tippler

[ˈtɪplər]

tippler Definition

a person who drinks alcohol habitually and to excess.

Using tippler: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was a tippler who drank every night.

  • Example

    The bar was filled with tipplers.

  • Example

    She became a tippler after losing her job.

tippler Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tippler

Phrases with tippler

  • a person who is able to maintain a normal life despite drinking alcohol habitually

    Example

    Despite being a functioning tippler, he knew he needed to cut back on his drinking.

  • a person who becomes slightly drunk after consuming a small amount of alcohol

    Example

    She's such a tipsy tippler that she gets drunk after just one glass of wine.

  • a person who has stopped drinking alcohol after previously being a habitual drinker

    Example

    After years of being a tippler, he finally became a reformed tippler and quit drinking altogether.

Origins of tippler

from 'tipple', meaning to drink alcohol

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Summary: tippler in Brief

'Tippler' [ˈtɪplər] refers to a person who drinks alcohol habitually and excessively. It can be used to describe someone who drinks every night or someone who has become an alcoholic. Phrases like 'functioning tippler' and 'reformed tippler' denote different types of drinkers, while 'tipsy tippler' describes someone who gets drunk easily.