1. people who are intoxicated by alcohol
Usage: plural of drunk
2. people who habitually drink alcohol to excess
Usage: plural of drunk; can be considered offensive

Examples

• The police arrested several drunks for disorderly conduct.
• The shelter provides meals for homeless drunks.
• Two drunks were arguing loudly outside the bar.
• The tavern refused to serve the obvious drunks.
• She works at a rehabilitation center helping recovering drunks.
• The drunks stumbled down the street singing loudly.