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drunkenness

/drʌŋkənəs/ noun · British & US
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What does drunkenness mean?

noun

The state of being drunk; intoxication. A condition of inebriation, often characterized by unsteady gait, slurred speech, and impaired judgment.

Example

"The police officer arrested the man for public drunkenness after he stumbled out of the bar."

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