drunkard

[ˈdrʌŋkəd]

drunkard Definition

  • 1a person who is habitually drunk
  • 2a person who is frequently or perpetually intoxicated

Using drunkard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drunkard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a notorious drunkard and often got into trouble because of his drinking.

  • Example

    The town had many drunkards who spent their days in the local tavern.

  • Example

    She was married to a drunkard who would come home late at night, completely intoxicated.

drunkard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drunkard

Antonyms for drunkard

Idioms Using drunkard

  • completely intoxicated

    Example

    He came home from the party drunk as a skunk and couldn't even walk straight.

  • to drink alcohol excessively

    Example

    He drinks like a fish and is always the last one to leave the bar.

  • to start drinking alcohol heavily

    Example

    After his wife left him, he hit the bottle and became a full-blown drunkard.

Phrases with drunkard

  • an old person who is frequently or perpetually intoxicated

    Example

    The old drunkard stumbled down the street, barely able to stand.

  • a fight or argument that occurs between people who are intoxicated

    Example

    The police were called to break up a drunken brawl outside the bar.

  • the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol

    Example

    He was arrested for drunken driving after he crashed his car into a tree.

Origins of drunkard

from Middle English 'drunken', meaning 'intoxicated'

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Summary: drunkard in Brief

'Drunkard' [ˈdrʌŋkəd] refers to a person who is habitually or frequently intoxicated. It is often used to describe someone who has a drinking problem and is unable to control their alcohol consumption. The term extends into phrases like 'drunken brawl' and idioms like 'drink like a fish,' denoting excessive drinking. Antonyms include 'teetotaler' and 'abstainer.'