drunkard
Translation
drunkard, alcoholic, tippler
Examples
The old drunkard stumbled down the street.
The old drunkard stumbled down the street.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) drunkard ((...)) a person who is habitually drunk He was known as the town drunkard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alcoholic, sot, inebriate; Antonyms: teetotaller
Etymology
From 'drunk' + the pejorative suffix '-ard', denoting a person who does something to excess.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'hard' on 'drinks'. The '-ard' suffix often has a negative connotation (e.g., coward, sluggard).