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").

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