Definitions for Drunk
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. drunkard, drunk, rummy, sot, inebriate, winonoun

   a chronic drinker

2. drunkadjective

   someone who is intoxicated

3. intoxicated, drunk, inebriatedadjective

   stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

   "a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors"; "helplessly inebriated"

4. intoxicated, drunkadjective

   as if under the influence of alcohol

   "felt intoxicated by her success"; "drunk with excitement"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. drunknoun

   A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated.

2. drunknoun

   A drinking-bout; a period of drunkenness.

3. drunknoun

   A drunken state.

4. drunkadjective

   In a state of intoxication caused by the consumption of excessive alcohol, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.

5. drunkadjective

   (usually followed by with or on) Elated or emboldened.

   Drunk with power he immediately ordered a management reshuffle.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Drunkadjective

   Etymology: from drink.

   1. Intoxicated with strong liquour; inebriated.

   This was the morn when issuing on the guard,
   Drawn up in rank and file, they stood prepar’d
   Of seeming arms to make a short assay;
   Then hasten to be drunk, the business of the day. Dryden.

   We generally conclude that man drunk, who takes pains to be thought sober. Spectator, №. 577.

   2. Drenched or saturated with moisture.

   I will make mine arrows drunk with blood. Deut. xxix. 6.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. drunk

   Alcohol intoxication, also known as alcohol poisoning, commonly described as drunkenness or inebriation, is the negative behavior and physical effects caused by a recent consumption of alcohol. In addition to the toxicity of ethanol, the main psychoactive component of alcoholic beverages, other physiological symptoms may arise from the activity of acetaldehyde, a metabolite of alcohol. These effects may not arise until hours after ingestion and may contribute to the condition colloquially known as a hangover. Symptoms of intoxication at lower doses may include mild sedation and poor coordination. At higher doses, there may be slurred speech, trouble walking, and vomiting. Extreme doses may result in a respiratory depression, coma, or death. Complications may include seizures, aspiration pneumonia, injuries including suicide, and low blood sugar. Alcohol intoxication can lead to alcohol-related crime with perpetrators more likely to be intoxicated than victims.Alcohol intoxication typically begins after two or more alcoholic drinks. Risk factors include a social situation where heavy drinking is common and a person having an impulsive personality. Diagnosis is usually based on the history of events and physical examination. Verification of events by witnesses may be useful. Legally, alcohol intoxication is often defined as a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of greater than 5.4–17.4 mmol/L (25–80 mg/dL or 0.025–0.080%). This can be measured by blood or breath testing. Alcohol is broken down in the human body at a rate of about 3.3 mmol/L (15 mg/dL) per hour, depending on an individual's metabolic rate (metabolism).Management of alcohol intoxication involves supportive care. Typically this includes putting the person in the recovery position, keeping the person warm, and making sure breathing is sufficient. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal have not been found to be useful. Repeated assessments may be required to rule out other potential causes of a person's symptoms.Acute intoxication has been documented throughout history, and alcohol remains one of the world's most widespread recreational drugs. Some religions consider alcohol intoxication to be a sin.

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1. drunk

   Drunk is a condition where a person's mental and physical faculties are impaired due to the consumption of alcohol or intoxicating substances. It often involves a feeling of euphoria, altered judgment, diminished coordination, and reduced inhibitions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Drunk

   of Drink

2. Drunk

   of Drink

3. Drunkadjective

   intoxicated with, or as with, strong drink; inebriated; drunken; -- never used attributively, but always predicatively; as, the man is drunk (not, a drunk man)

4. Drunkadjective

   drenched or saturated with moisture or liquid

5. Drunknoun

   a drunken condition; a spree

6. Etymology: [OE. dronke, drunke, dronken, drunken, AS. druncen. Orig. the same as drunken, p. p. of drink. See Drink.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Drunk

   drungk, pa.p. of Drink.—p.adj. intoxicated: saturated.—n. a drunken bout: a drunk person.—n. Drunk′ard, one who frequently drinks to excess: a habitual drinker.—p.adj. Drunk′en, given to excessive drinking: worthless, besotted: resulting from intoxication.—adv. Drunk′enly.—n. Drunk′enness, excessive drinking: habitual intemperance.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Drunk

   "Drunk" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of human folly, societal norms, and the consequences of alcohol. Set in a small Russian village, the narrative revolves around the main character, a drunken man, who engages in a series of humorous yet poignant encounters with the townspeople. Through witty dialogue and keen observation, Chekhov sheds light on the absurdities of life and the complexities of human relationships, ultimately reflecting on the nature of addiction and the quest for meaning amidst personal and social chaos. The story showcases Chekhov's signature blend of realism and irony, inviting readers to contemplate the fragile balance between laughter and sorrow in the human experience.

   
   

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1. Drunk

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British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Drunk' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3586

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Drunk' in Adjectives Frequency: #728

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How to pronounce Drunk?

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How to say Drunk in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Drunk in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Drunk in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Drunk in a Sentence

1. Lord Byron, Don Juan:

   Man, being reasonable, must get drunk; The best of life is but intoxication.

2. Hugh Hefner:

   If there is anyone who felt it was OK to touch, that's not someone we have inside our four walls, you do so much work, putting in everything —' How is the silverware laid out ?' ' What's the lighting ?' — and it takes one table of drunk knuckleheads to throw off the whole thing. So you have to comb your clients and you have to teach them as much as anyone else.

3. Rolling Thunder:

   They're not here to party and get drunk, no fights. No attitudes.

4. Dame Judi Dench:

   These days I can’t really travel on my own because I need someone to say, ‘Look out, there’s a step here!’ or else I fall all over the place like a mad, drunk lady.

5. Jamie Spears:

   I felt drunk, i couldn't even stick up for Jamie Spears. I couldn't even have a conversation with my mom or dad about anything. I told them I was scared and they had six different nurses come to my home to monitor me while I was on this medication that I didn't want to be on to begin with.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Drunk
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Drunk
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Drunk
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunk
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Drunk
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Drunk
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Drunk