rummy

Definition of rummynext
as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk most mornings a dazed old rummy sits on the steps with a bottle in a paper bag

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Recent Examples of rummy The game, which some call a complex version of rummy, originated in China in the 19th century. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 This isn't the kind of beach for arcade games on the boardwalk or rummy drinks under a palapa, but rather natural-feeling beaches, independent bookstores and restaurants, and even a lavender farm with views of the Olympic Mountains. — Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2023
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alcoholic
Noun
  • The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery.
    — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Dad is an abusive alcoholic, prone to berating and even assaulting his daughter in front of guests, of which Vangelio is currently the only one.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Rummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rummy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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