Punch-drunk

Pronunciation: /ˈpəntʃ- ˈdɹəŋk/

Punch-drunk (adj)

  1. Having brain damage caused by repeated hard blows to the head, often seen in boxers.
  2. In a general sense, mentally slow or confused because of repeated impacts or stress.

Punch-drunk (adjective)

Examples

  • He showed punch-drunk symptoms after years of boxing.
  • Doctors warned that punch-drunk boxing can affect memory.