driving while intoxicated
noun /ˌdraɪvɪŋ waɪl ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/
/ˌdraɪvɪŋ waɪl ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪd/
[uncountable] (abbreviation DWI)
(US English)- the crime of driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol or taking drugs that affect your ability to driveTopics Crime and punishmentc2, Transport by car or lorryc2