Drunk

Pronunciation: /drʌŋk/

Definitions of drunk

noun a person who is drunk or who habitually drinks to excess

Example Sentences

A1 He is a drunk.

A2 The drunk stumbled down the street.

B1 The police arrested the drunk for public intoxication.

B2 The drunkard was known for causing trouble in the neighborhood.

C1 The drunk was found passed out in a ditch.

C2 The group of drunks caused a disturbance at the bar.

adjective affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 He drank too much and got drunk at the party.

A2 She felt dizzy and drunk after only one glass of wine.

B1 The drunk man stumbled down the street, shouting loudly.

B2 The driver was arrested for driving while drunk.

C1 Despite being drunk, he managed to give a coherent speech.

C2 The artist's work was inspired by the experience of being drunk.

Grammatical Forms of drunk

• past tense: drank
• plural: drunks
• comparative: more drunk
• superlative: most drunk
• present tense: drink
• future tense: will drink
• perfect tense: have drunk
• continuous tense: drinking
• singular: drunk
• positive degree: drunk
• infinitive: to drink
• gerund: drinking
• participle: drunk

Origin and Evolution of drunk

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'drunk' originated from the Old English word 'druncen' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'drunkan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'drunk' has retained its basic meaning of being intoxicated by alcohol, but its usage has expanded to include being under the influence of any substance or even just being excessively excited or enthusiastic.