drunk driving

The term "drunk driving" describes the illegal act of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, posing serious risks to public safety.

Definition

B2Legal

(criminal, formal)The criminal act of driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit.

Example

  • He was arrested for drunk driving after failing the breathalyzer test.

B1General

(informal)Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol.

Example

  • Drunk driving is a major cause of road accidents.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drunk driving":

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