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drunken man vs drunk man

"Drunken man" and "drunk man" are both acceptable phrases, but they would be used in separate contexts. "Drunken man" is more formal and literary, while "drunk man" is more commonly used in everyday language.
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drunken man

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language.

The phrase "drunken man" is more formal and literary, often found in literature or formal writing.
  • The cause of the panic had been the attempt of a policeman to arrest a drunken man in a saloon next door, which had drawn a crowd at the hour the people ...
  • Jun 8, 2011 ... ... feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 8, 2011. CCTV footage of a drunken man 'walking' around London.
  • Drunken Man Careens Wildly Across Internet. Top Headlines ..... Drunken Man Careens Wildly Across Internet · Drunken Man Careens Wildly Across Internet.
  • They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end. Holman Christian Standard Bible they reeled and staggered like drunken men, ...

Alternatives:

  • intoxicated man
  • inebriated man
  • inebriated individual
  • intoxicated individual
  • drunkard

drunk man

This phrase is commonly used in everyday language.

The phrase "drunk man" is the more commonly used term in everyday language to describe someone who is intoxicated.
  • Jan 27, 2012 ... Drunk man tries to walk up the street. whiteivxs's channel. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 5959. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • 14 hours ago ... A drunk man has been caught twerking on camera before knocking out a police officer with a roundhouse kick. The man, who is as yet ...
  • Watch shocking moment 'drunk man strips naked and tries to fight cars' in the middle of the street. 12:05, 8 Jan 2016; Updated 21:06, 8 Jan 2016; By Kara O' ...
  • Punch drunk? Man caught on camera fighting BUS STOP sign. The man - who appears to be intoxicated - can be seen ducking, diving and punching the ...

Alternatives:

  • intoxicated man
  • inebriated man
  • inebriated individual
  • intoxicated individual
  • drunkard

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