Meaning of sleep-drunk | Babel Free

Definitions

Slowed or weakened by recent sleep; drowsy; groggy.

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Examples

“By the sound of it, the ever obliging Agent Barrett didn't really feel like obliging. Else he was too sleep-drunk to string two rational thoughts together.”

“My father looked mournfully at me, before turning to whisper something to Elpinoy as he staggered into the kitchen, sleep-drunk.”

“I open my eyes by degrees, my limbs heavy and sleep-drunk.”

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