DWI
abbreviation or noun
plural DWIs
1
US
: the crime of driving a vehicle while intoxicated : dui
was arrested for DWI
a DWI charge/case
2
US
: an arrest or conviction for driving while intoxicated
Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—
Lee Durkee
Lee Durkee3
US
: a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DWI
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After the March 19 incident, Huger, 61, was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Initially, the 61-year-old was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton, and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Justin Timberlake’s Hamptons DWI arrest had me in pieces.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
After the murder, they were arrested for other crimes: a DWI, carjacking, shooting one woman and pistol whipping another, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Initially, the 61-year-old was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton, and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Justin Timberlake’s Hamptons DWI arrest had me in pieces.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
After the murder, they were arrested for other crimes: a DWI, carjacking, shooting one woman and pistol whipping another, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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