over-drunk

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Definitions of over-drunk word

verb without object over-drunk to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe. 1
verb without object over-drunk to imbibe alcoholic drinks, especially habitually or to excess; tipple: He never drinks. They won't find jobs until they stop drinking. 1
verb without object over-drunk to show one's respect, affection, or hopes with regard to a person, thing, or event by ceremoniously taking a swallow of wine or some other drink (often followed by to): They drank to his victory. 1
verb without object over-drunk to be savored or enjoyed by drinking: a wine that will drink deliciously for many years. 1
verb with object over-drunk to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow. 1
verb with object over-drunk to take in (a liquid) in any manner; absorb. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English drinken, Old English drincan; cognate with Dutch drinken, German trinken, Gothic drinkan, Old Norse drekka

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".