Definitions for punch-drunk

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Spelling: [puhnch-druhngk]

IPA: /ˈpʌntʃˌdrʌŋk/

Punch-Drunk is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 149 anagrams from letters in punch-drunk (-cdhknnpruu).

Definitions for punch-drunk

adjective

1. (especially of a boxer) having cerebral concussion caused by repeated blows to the head and consequently exhibiting unsteadiness of gait, hand tremors, slow muscular movement, hesitant speech, and dulled mentality.
2. Informal. befuddled; dazed.

Origin of punch-drunk

An Americanism dating back to 1915-20

Examples for punch-drunk

This punch-drunk pounding on the Cretan-Dorian fracas as if it were the only battle going and the only way to work things.

It felt like I was watching a lame reappropriation of the paradise scenes in punch-drunk Love.

It wasnt a dream, Nick muttered, shaking his head like a punch-drunk fighter.