What does punch-drunk mean?

[Kati Svaby]

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #280 "English Slang Idioms (2)", question 5

He had to pull his car over to sleep. He was too punch-......... with fatigue to drive safely.

(a) happy
(b) affected
(c) slappy
(d) drunk

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #280 "English Slang Idioms (2)", answer 5

He had to pull his car over to sleep. He was too punch-drunk with fatigue to drive safely.

Correct answer: (d) drunk
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punch-drunk=confused; in boxing : dazed by punches received in a flight
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.

[Linda]

Hi Kati,
Punch-drunk also refers to person who acts in a confused or dazed manner.
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