How to Pronounce "drunk and disorderly"
expression
DRUNK and dis-OR-der-lee
dr-UNK and dis-AW-duh-lee
Definition
A legal term describing someone who is drunk and causing trouble or acting badly in public, often leading to arrest or a fine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹəŋk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /dɪˈsɔɹdɝɫi
British English
dɹˈʌŋk/ /ˈænd/ /dɪsˈɔːdəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRUNK and dis-OR-der-lee
UK
dr-UNK and dis-AW-duh-lee
Listen in Context
The police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly last night.
She was fined for drunk and disorderly behavior in public.
Being drunk and disorderly can get you into serious trouble.
He spent the night in jail after being picked up for drunk and disorderly conduct.