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I have a responsibility, and it's something that I did wrong, and if I could personally apologize to every single person that has lost a loved one from drunk driving I would.
Nicole Richie

Meaning of "drunk driving" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRUNK DRIVING

drunk driving  [drʌŋk ˈdraɪvɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRUNK DRIVING

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Drunk driving is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRUNK DRIVING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

drunk driving

Driving under the influence

Driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, drunken driving, drunk driving, operating under the influence, drinking and driving, or impaired driving is the crime of driving a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs including those prescribed by physicians. In the case of alcohol, a drunk drivers level of intoxication is typically determined by a measurement of blood alcohol content or BAC. A BAC measurement in excess of a specific threshold level, such as 0.05% or 0.08%, defines the criminal offense with no need to prove impairment. In some jurisdictions, there is an aggravated category of the offense at a higher BAC level, such as 0.12%. In most countries, anyone who is convicted of injuring or killing someone while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs can be heavily fined in addition to being given a lengthy prison sentence.

Definition of drunk driving in the English dictionary

The definition of drunk driving in the dictionary is the crime of driving while classified as under the influence of alcohol because the quantity of alcohol in your blood exceeds legally permitted levels, especially.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRUNK DRIVING


conniving
kəˈnaɪvɪŋ
craving
ˈkreɪvɪŋ
diving
ˈdaɪvɪŋ
driving
ˈdraɪvɪŋ
energy-saving
ˈɛnədʒɪseɪvɪŋ
engraving
ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ
freediving
ˈfriːdaɪvɪŋ
giving
ˈɡɪvɪŋ
living
ˈlɪvɪŋ
paving
ˈpeɪvɪŋ
raving
ˈreɪvɪŋ
reviving
rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ
saving
ˈseɪvɪŋ
shaving
ˈʃeɪvɪŋ
skydiving
ˈskaɪˌdaɪvɪŋ
striving
ˈstraɪvɪŋ
surviving
səˈvaɪvɪŋ
thanksgiving
ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ
thriving
ˈθraɪvɪŋ
unconniving
ˌʌnkəˈnaɪvɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRUNK DRIVING

drummer
drummer boy
drummies
drumming
Drummond of Hawthornden
drummy
drums
drumstick
drunk
drunk driver
drunk tank
drunkalogue
drunkard
drunkathon
drunken
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drunkenly
drunkenness
drunkometer
drupaceous

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRUNK DRIVING

almsgiving
assisted living
caregiving
careless driving
clean-living
cost of living
deceiving
deep-sea diving
drink-driving
ducking and diving
dumpster diving
free-living
health-giving
high living
leaving
life-giving
nonliving
reckless driving
scuba diving
standard of living
unforgiving

Synonyms and antonyms of drunk driving in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «drunk driving» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRUNK DRIVING

Find out the translation of drunk driving to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of drunk driving from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «drunk driving» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

醉驾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

conducir ebrio
570 millions of speakers

English

drunk driving
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नशे में ड्राइविंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القيادة في حالة سكر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вождение в нетрезвом виде
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dirigir embriagado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাতাল ড্রাইভিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

conduite avec facultés affaiblies
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

memandu dalam keadaan mabuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Trunkenheit am Steuer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

飲酒運転
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

음주 운전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyetir mabuk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

say rượu lái xe
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குடித்துவிட்டு ஓட்டுநர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दारू गाडी चालवणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sarhoş sürücü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

guida ubriaco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jazdę pod wpływem alkoholu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

водіння в нетверезому вигляді
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

conducere în stare de ebrietate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οδήγηση σε κατάσταση μέθης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dronkbestuur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rattfylleri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fyllekjøring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of drunk driving

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRUNK DRIVING»

The term «drunk driving» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.884 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRUNK DRIVING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about drunk driving

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4 QUOTES WITH «DRUNK DRIVING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word drunk driving.
1
Dave Attell
Yeah, I know, some people are against drunk driving, and I call those people 'the cops.' But you know, sometimes, you've just got no choice; those kids gotta get to school!
2
Mark Goddard
Getting stopped for drunk driving in those days might mean that your entire career was over then. Not today.
3
Nicole Richie
I have a responsibility, and it's something that I did wrong, and if I could personally apologize to every single person that has lost a loved one from drunk driving I would.
4
Eric Stoltz
It seems that whatever we do is somehow beyond reproach - murder, rape, drunk driving - as long as we go on a TV show and apologize.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRUNK DRIVING»

Discover the use of drunk driving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to drunk driving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Drunk Driving Defense
Today, mounting a successful drunk driving defense is more difficult than ever. That's why DWI attorneys rely on Drunk Driving Defense.
Lawrence Taylor, Steven Oberman, 2006
2
One for the Road: Drunk Driving Since 1900
This book is a fascinating study of the culture of drunk driving, grassroots and professional efforts to stop it, and a public that has consistently challenged and tested the limits of individual freedom.
Barron H. Lerner, 2011
3
Drunk Driving: An American Dilemma
Assesses the extent of the problem in the U.S., evaluates current policies, and discusses related constitutional issues
James B. Jacobs, 1989
4
Preventing Drunk Driving
In this informative book, you’ll discover how current research and prevention programs are increasing the success of designated driver programs.
Elsie Shore, Joseph R Ferrari, 2014
5
Confronting Drunk Driving: Social Policy for Saving Lives
In this controversial book, a noted authority argues that drunk driving cannot be controlled by punishments administered through the criminal justice system alone. instead, H. Laurence Ross offers a range of practical solutions to the ...
Hugh Laurence Ross, 1994
6
Drunk Driving
Examines the issue of drunk driving through a series of essays with varying perspectives.
Christine Van Tuyl, 2006
7
Waging the Battle Against Drunk Driving: Issues, ...
This volume addresses all major substantive aspects of the anti-drunk driving effort including society's changing attitudes and response to the crime, the role of grass roots groups, federal and state initiatives, and anti-drunk driving ...
Gerald D. Robin, 1991
8
Drunk Driving
Presents a collection of essays discussing the problem of drunk driving, including solutions, legal issues, and personal narratives.
Louise I. Gerdes, 2004
9
Drunk Driving
Presents a collection of essays on a variety of issues surrounding drunk driving, discussing such topics as the impact of drunk-driving laws, the effectiveness of sobriety checkpoints, and the value of ignition lock devices.
Tamara Thompson, 2007
10
Drunk Driving
Presents a collection of essays offering various viewpoints on drunk driving, covering such topics as blood-alcohol concentration limits, underage drinking, sobriety checkpoints, and repeat offenders.
James Haley, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRUNK DRIVING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term drunk driving is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Crackdown on Drunk Driving
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 1,041 people were killed in drunk driving crashes across the state last year. Forty-nine of ... «KBTX, Jul 15»
2
County GOP boss busted for drunk driving
The Republican Party chairman of Hudson County, NJ, was busted for drunk driving early Wednesday, sources said. Chris Christie pal Jose ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
3
Man with toddler in car charged with drunk driving
Man with toddler in car charged with drunk driving. A Minneapolis man was jailed over the holiday weekend for allegedly driving drunk and ... «KARE, Jul 15»
4
Hadley police charge Hadley man with second drunk driving offense
Hadley police charge Hadley man with second drunk driving offense. hadley police suv.jpg. Hadley police charge Hadley man with second ... «MassLive.com, Jul 15»
5
Louisville drunk driving suspect tells police he can't remember …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man was arrested early Wednesday morning hours after police say he was involved in a drunk driving ... «WDRB, Jul 15»
6
V.C. man charged with drunk driving
A Valley City man was cited for drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident after an early morning crash Saturday, according to the ... «Jamestown Sun, Jul 15»
7
Huntingburg man sentenced for deadly drunk driving crash
Brandon Chamberlain was sentenced to 11 years in prison after a guilty plea on Wednesday. Authorities say he had a BAC level four times the ... «14 News WFIE Evansville, Jul 15»
8
Decatur Mayor Pro Tem pleads guilty to drunk driving, sentenced in …
Decatur Mayor Pro Tem Kecia Cunningham appeared before a DeKalb County Magistrate Judge in Decatur Municipal Court on Wednesday, ... «Decaturish.com, Jul 15»
9
How This New Car Technology Could Reduce Drunk Driving
There are a lot of unsafe things to do while driving, but driving while intoxicated is about as unsafe as it gets. Safety campaigns that increase ... «The Cheat Sheet, Jul 15»
10
Fremont, Indiana man injured in suspected drunk driving crash
FREMONT, IN (WTVB) - The roads across Branch County on Tuesday were free of drunk driving incidents being reported by local law ... «WTVB, Jul 15»

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