Sentence examples for punch-drunk from inspiring English sources

The word 'punch-drunk' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone who is dazed, confused, or disoriented, often due to being repeatedly hit or punched in the head. Example: After being in several boxing matches, the fighter appeared punch-drunk, stumbling and slurring his words during a post-match interview.

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punch-drunk

adjective

Alternative spelling of punch drunk

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You emerge punch-drunk, eyes swimming.

Rather like Punch-Drunk Love, in fact.

But many houses remain empty, punch-drunk with gaping holes.

There's another, subtler musical element in "Punch-Drunk Love".

We were the ones who looked weary, punch-drunk.

But Punch-Drunk Love is something else again.

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"I was a little punch drunk," he said.

He titled the paper "Punch Drunk," drawing on boxing cant.

Sandler was fantastic in Funny People and Punch Drunk Love.

He did it in 2002 with Punch Drunk Love.

The screenplay is as sclerotic and slow moving as its two punch drunk leads.

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