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Andybusy Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Should it be drink driving or drunk driving?

Can anyone tell me of that?
  

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In American English, it is 'drunk driving'. ) However, 'drink-driving' is used in British English. (62 hits for 'drink driving' and 8 for 'drunk driving' in the BNC)

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  • In American English, it is 'drunk driving'.
  • ) However, 'drink-driving' is used in British English.
  • (62 hits for 'drink driving' and 8 for 'drunk driving' in the BNC)
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In American English, it is 'drunk driving'. (COCA returns 555 hits for 'drunk driving' and only 3 for 'drink-driving/drink driving'.)

However, 'drink-driving' is used in British English. (62 hits for 'drink driving' and 8 for 'drunk driving' in the BNC)
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Hi, Andy.
We frequently use the word "Drunken Driving" in India.
Regards,
Sri
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Oh thank you! It really widen my view!
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In the UK someone might say He was charged with drinking and driving, while in the US someone might say He was charged with DUI (driving under the influence) or He was charged with DWI (driving while impaired).
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