vaksiväksi

Vaksiväksi is a Finnish term that describes a state of being visibly intoxicated or noticeably drunk. It implies that a person's impairment due to alcohol consumption is evident to others, rather than being subtle or hidden. This can manifest in various ways, such as slurred speech, unsteady gait, flushed complexion, or uninhibited behavior. The term suggests a degree of public display of drunkenness, where the individual's condition is readily apparent.

The word is a compound of "vaksi," which is a colloquial and somewhat dated term for "drunkard" or "alcoholic," and "väki," meaning "force" or "strength," but here used to denote a visible manifestation or presence. Therefore, "vaksiväksi" literally suggests having the visible presence or effect of intoxication. It is typically used in informal contexts to describe someone who is clearly under the influence of alcohol and whose actions or appearance betray this state. The term is not generally used in formal or clinical settings when discussing alcohol-related issues.