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Drunkenness Definition & Meaning

drunkenness
noun
  1. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
  2. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
  3. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"

"Drunkenness" in song lyrics

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  • "texas state law public drunkenness"
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  • "texas state law statute public drunkenness"
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  • "World Cup 2014: FIFA official 'amazed' by Brazil drunkenness"
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Frequently asked questions

What does drunkenness mean?
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
What part of speech is drunkenness?
Drunkenness is a noun.
How many definitions does drunkenness have?
Drunkenness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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