tosspot

[ taws-pot, tos- ]

noun

1. Literary. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.
2. British Slang: Disparaging. a contemptible person, idiot, or loser.

tosspot

/ ˈtɒsˌpɒt /

noun

1. archaic.
   a habitual drinker
2. slang.
   a stupid or contemptible person

Word History and Origins

Origin of tosspot¹

First recorded in 1560–70; toss + pot ¹

Example Sentences

How much less living would he be had he been called Mr. Soaker or Mr. Tosspot!

From Project Gutenberg

One of their number rejoiced in the euphonious cognomen of "Tosspot."

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Thus became Tom Tosspot rich,—thus went in the tailor's stitch.

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