Meaning Of The Word Punch-drunk

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What's The Definition Of Punch-drunk?

punch-drunk
A punch-drunk boxer shows signs of brain damage, for example by being unsteady and unable to think clearly, after being hit too often on the head.
If you say that someone is punch-drunk, you mean that they are very tired or confused, for example because they have been working too hard.

punch-drunk in American English
having or showing a condition resulting from numerous blows on the head, as from boxing, and marked by an unsteady gait, slow muscular movements, hesitant speech, mental confusion, etc.
adjective: having cerebral concussion caused by repeated blows to the head and consequently exhibiting unsteadiness of gait, hand tremors, slow muscular movement, hesitant speech, and dulled mentality

punch-drunk in British English
adjective: demonstrating or characteristic of the behaviour of a person who has suffered repeated blows to the head, esp a professional boxer

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