What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
toper
Example
He was known as a toper, always drinking at the local pub. [toper: noun]
Example
She spent most of her evenings topering at the bar with her friends. [topering: gerund or present participle]
sot
Example
He became a sot after losing his job and turning to alcohol for comfort. [sot: noun]
Example
She acted like a sot at the party, stumbling around and slurring her words. [sot: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sot is more commonly used than toper in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between toper and sot?
Neither toper nor sot are particularly formal words, but toper may be considered slightly more formal due to its older origin and less common usage.
