English Explanatory Dictionary

dry drunk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A recovering alcoholic who is not drinking alcohol, but has relapsed mentally and emotionally;
  2. Such a relapse.
  3. Any substance addict who has quit using, but remains psychologically dependent.
adj
  1. Being a recovering alcoholic who has quit drinking alcohol, but remains psychologically dependent.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

dry drunk dry drunks
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