"Drunksville" meaning in All languages combined

See Drunksville on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: drunk + -s- + -ville Etymology templates: {{af|en|drunk|-s-|-ville}} drunk + -s- + -ville Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Drunksville
  1. (slang) A notional town representing the state of being intoxicated from alcohol. Tags: slang Synonyms: drunksville

Alternative forms

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