Synonyms

drunkard

American

[druhng-kerd] / ˈdrʌŋ kərd /

noun

Disparaging and Offensive.

a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.

Synonyms:

tippler, sot, lush

Antonyms:

teetotaler

drunkard British

/ ˈdrʌŋkəd /

noun

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; see origin at drunk, -ard

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