punch-drunk

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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

When "I Think You Should Leave" was released in April of 2019, it melded seamlessly into the full-bellied feel of the times: buoyant and completely punch-drunk with positivity.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

Chelsea must have gone into their dressing room at half time punch-drunk.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2021

Ron still seemed slightly punch-drunk; he was shaking his head experimentally like a dog trying to rid its ears of water.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling