drunk and disorderly
The phrase "drunk and disorderly" is commonly used in legal contexts to describe public intoxication accompanied by disruptive behavior.
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Definition
B2Legal
(formal, criminal)An offense where an individual is intoxicated and causing a disturbance in a public place.
Example
- He was arrested for being drunk and disorderly after the concert.
B2Informal
(common)Being visibly intoxicated and behaving in a disruptive or unruly manner in public.
Example
- The party got out of hand, and several guests ended up drunk and disorderly.
Similar
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