Definitions
- Describing someone who drinks alcohol excessively and habitually. - Referring to a person who is often drunk or intoxicated. - Talking about someone who has a reputation for being a heavy drinker.
- Describing someone who drinks alcohol excessively and habitually. - Referring to a person who is often drunk or intoxicated. - Talking about someone who has a reputation for being a heavy drinker.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who drinks alcohol excessively.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words are informal and colloquial.
- 4Both words can be used as nouns or adjectives.
- 5Both words imply a lack of control over one's drinking habits.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Tosspot is more commonly used in British English, while lush is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Connotation: Tosspot has a slightly more derogatory connotation than lush.
Remember this!
Tosspot and lush are synonyms that both describe someone who drinks alcohol excessively and habitually. While they share many similarities, such as negative connotations and informal usage, there are some differences between them. Tosspot is of British origin and has a slightly more derogatory connotation, while lush is of American origin and has more variations in its usage.
