What is another word for under the influence of alcohol?
Pronunciation: [ˌʌndə ðɪ ˈɪnfluːəns ɒv ˈalkəhˌɒl] (IPA) 
Being 'under the influence of alcohol' refers to the state of a person who has consumed an excessive amount of alcoholic beverages and as a result, their ability to function normally has been impaired. This state is also known by various synonyms such as 'being drunk', 'intoxicated', 'inebriated', and 'tipsy'. Being drunk implies a state of complete impairment of judgment and motor coordination while being intoxicated or inebriated presents a broader term that refers to the state where the person is affected by substances that impact their mental and physical performance. Lastly, the term 'tipsy' lightly signifies the condition where the person has had a light amount of alcohol, causing them to be slightly impaired.
