drunks
word · lemma: drunk
/ˈdɹəŋks/
/dɹˈʌŋks/
Definition
People who are drunk, especially those who are frequently intoxicated by alcohol.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often mildly negative or judging. Used for people who are noticeably drunk or have a reputation for drinking too much. Not polite—avoid using to describe someone directly. Often used collectively ("the drunks at the bar").
Spanish: borrachosPortuguese (BR): bêbadosPortuguese (PT): bêbedosChinese (Simplified): 酒鬼 - 醉汉Chinese (Traditional): 酒鬼 - 醉漢Hindi: नशेड़ी लोगArabic: السكارىBengali: মাতালরাRussian: пьяницыJapanese: 酔っ払いVietnamese: những kẻ say rượuKorean: 술주정뱅이들Turkish: sarhoşlarUrdu: نشے میں دھت لوگIndonesian: para pemabuk
Example Sentences
There are always a few drunks at this bar.
basic
The police removed the drunks from the street.
basic
People complain about drunks making noise at night.
basic
You don't want to end up like the drunks who live under the bridge.
natural
At midnight, the street was full of laughing drunks.
natural
Those two old drunks are harmless, just noisy sometimes, that's all.
natural