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Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—
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US
: a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DWI
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Since then, the ex-Mouseketeer became a meme from a viral mugshot taken from a DWI arrest in the Hamptons on June 18.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Arkansas State Police will have as many officers on patrol as possible to be visible and monitor for DWI drivers as well as reckless drivers, said Capt. Brad Lann of Arkansas State Police.
—Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
He was also arrested in 2023 on his second DWI charge, the outlet reported.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025
Goss faces between five and 15 years on the DWI charge, 3 to 10 years on the involuntary manslaughter charge and up to a year on the misdemeanor charge.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Arkansas State Police will have as many officers on patrol as possible to be visible and monitor for DWI drivers as well as reckless drivers, said Capt. Brad Lann of Arkansas State Police.
—Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
He was also arrested in 2023 on his second DWI charge, the outlet reported.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025
Goss faces between five and 15 years on the DWI charge, 3 to 10 years on the involuntary manslaughter charge and up to a year on the misdemeanor charge.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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