The phrase 'the drunk' is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used as a noun to refer to a person who is intoxicated. For example, "The bartender refused to serve the drunk any more drinks after he had already had several."
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The drunk smiled.
The drunk drivers.
"Atheist", said the drunk.
The drunk persists.
The drunk hostess approaches.
"Look who's talking," slurred the drunk.
Earle dislikes the drunk, unsavory handyman Bent.
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The drunk-driving culture is deeply embedded.
Who's the drunkest of them all?
"Did you keep the drunks?" I ask.
The drunks will steal from them".
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