drunkard

[ druhng-kerd ]

noun

, Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.

   Synonyms: tippler, sot, lush

   Antonyms: teetotaler

drunkard

/ ˈdrʌŋkəd /

noun

1. a person who is frequently or habitually drunk

Word History and Origins

Origin of drunkard¹

First recorded in 1520–40; drunk, -ard

Synonym Study

See inebriate.

Example Sentences

Aquarium Drunkard When Phil Everly passed away most bloggers posted their favorite Everly Brothers performance in tribute.

From The Daily Beast

Justin Age at Aquarium Drunkard uncrated an obscure 1972 cover of "When Will I Be Loved" by Sandy Denny and Linda Thompson.

From The Daily Beast

“Drunkard” was one of his favorite insults for Bush, who was public about his struggles with drinking in his younger days.

From The Daily Beast

But the moment of silence never happened; a drunkard started arguing with people and caused a small scuffle.

From The Daily Beast

C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.

From Project Gutenberg

Because the Christian regards the hooligan, the thief, the wanton, and the drunkard as men and women who have done wrong.

From Project Gutenberg

Ugly, small and a drunkard, he was nevertheless the lucky husband of Luigia, whose marvelous beauty was his continual boast.

From Project Gutenberg

He would retail his exciting experiences as a pugilist and a drunkard with much gusto.

From Project Gutenberg

I am alone among my friends,And of our sodden crowd No single drunkard understandsI sit apart and vowed.

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