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Definition drunk tank in British English

drunk tank noun

noun
1

a privately run facility where very drunk people can be placed overnight under observation and released when they have sobered up. They would then be charged for the service.

Example

Binge drinkers could be locked up in drunk tanks to sober up - and billed hundreds of pounds for their overnight stay.

Definition drunk tank in British English