"permadrunk" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more permadrunk [comparative], most permadrunk [superlative]
Etymology: From perma- + drunk. Etymology templates: {{af|en|perma-|drunk}} perma- + drunk Head templates: {{en-adj}} permadrunk (comparative more permadrunk, superlative most permadrunk)
  1. (informal, rare) Perpetually or habitually drunk; affected by alcoholism. Tags: informal, rare Synonyms: drunkard, perma-drunk

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