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drunkard

American  
[druhng-kerd] / ˈdrʌŋ kərd /

noun

Disparaging and Offensive.

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

    Synonyms:
    tippler, sot, lush
    Antonyms:
    teetotaler
drunkard British  
/ ˈdrʌŋkəd /

noun

  1. a person who is frequently or habitually drunk

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Related Words

See inebriate.

Etymology

Origin of drunkard

First recorded in 1520–40; drunk, -ard

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