punch drunk
/ˈpʌntʃ ˌdrʌŋk/
adjective
- Dazed or confused, as if from repeated blows to the head; suffering from the effects of being punched many times, especially in boxing.
- After the fight, the boxer looked punch-drunk and could barely stand.
- The old trainer warned that too many hits could leave a fighter punch-drunk for life.
- He stumbled around the ring in a punch-drunk state after the final round.
- Stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, especially from shock, exhaustion, or a series of problems.
- He walked out of the meeting punch-drunk from all the bad news.
- After working three double shifts, she felt punch-drunk and couldn't focus on anything.
- The team was punch-drunk from losing five games in a row.
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