drunkard

/ˈdrʌŋkərd/
/ˈdrʌŋkəd/
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Other forms: drunkards

Definitions of drunkard
  1. noun
    a chronic drinker
    synonyms: drunk, inebriate, rummy, sot, wino
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    types:
    alcoholic, alky, boozer, dipsomaniac, lush, soaker, souse
    a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
    type of:
    drinker, imbiber, juicer, toper
    a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdrʌŋkərd/
UK
/ˈdrʌŋkəd/
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