bibber

[ bib-er ]

noun

1. a steady drinker; tippler (usually used in combination):

   winebibber.

bibber

/ ˈbɪbə /

noun

1. a drinker; tippler (esp in the expression wine-bibber )

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibber¹

First recorded in 1530–40; bib + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Van Bibber, from his perch on the top of the wall, looked down directly on the other's head and shoulders.

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The street was quite deserted; not even a cat or a policeman moved on it and Van Bibber's footsteps sounded brisk on the sidewalk.

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Van Bibber shifted the pistol from one hand to the other and eyed his prisoner doubtfully.

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"I didn't say whether I believed it or not," answered Van Bibber, with grave consideration.

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Van Bibber kept just behind him, and kept turning the question over in his mind as to what he ought to do.

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