Drunk Similes
6 classic and creative similes for Drunk - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- As drunk as a skunk
- As drunk as a lord
- Drunk as Chloe
- As drunk as a top
- As drunk as fish
- As drunk as a beggar
Frequently asked
What does "as drunk as" mean?
"As drunk as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as drunk as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of drunkness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as drunk as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 6 similes for Drunk. Common ones include "As drunk as a beggar" and "As drunk as a lord". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "drunk" simile in writing?
Use a "drunk" simile when you want the reader to feel drunkness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.