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punch-drunk

[puhnch-druhngk] / ˈpʌntʃˌdrʌŋk /


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Now, Northwestern University neurobiologists are the first to uncover what produces this punch-drunk effect.

From Science Daily Nov. 2, 2023

Bleary-eyed and punch-drunk on pumpkin pie and chocolate, you’d continue watching, only to return to that same scene or line later on in your mind, struggling to articulate your thoughts and feelings about it.

From Salon Oct. 30, 2023

Argentina were slightly punch-drunk and didn't really know how to counter it.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2023

We were equally punch-drunk by each other’s intellect.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2023

His stance was that of a punch-drunk fighter.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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