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drunken

[druhng-kuhn] / ˈdrʌŋ kən /
ADJECTIVE
drunk
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"Vooaaria!" the bird croaked, a concoction of sounds that resembled a drunken old man.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

Even Richard Nixon in his darkest, and sometimes drunken, moments had the good sense, or at least the protection afforded by his aides, to keep his most sadistic thoughts private.

From Salon Apr. 8, 2026

PC Pritchard, who joined North Wales Police as a trainee in 2023, admitted her drunken behaviour was inappropriate, but denied it was gross misconduct.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2025

Past surgeon generals’ warnings have shifted public opinion on smoking, drunken driving and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

I tell him the usual sins and then, I stole fish and chips from a drunken man.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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