tipplers

noun

plural of tippler
as in alcoholics
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk a golfing foursome of modest tipplers heading for the nineteenth hole after a round

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  1. alcoholics
  2. drunks
  3. drinkers
Noun
  • The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • In fact, severe alcoholics may become immunocompromised.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Definition of alcoholics
Noun
  • For speeders, drunks, reckless drivers and the like.
    — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 25 June 2026
  • This is different from the pastime counterfactuals enjoyed after the fact by barfly drunks and social media idiots.
    — Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Definition of drunks
Noun
  • For the non-coffee drinkers, there’s something for them, too.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • As consumer tastes shift, tea brands are broadening their lineups to include a wider range of flavors, blends and formats and there is demand from drinkers who want more than a traditional cup, including novel and unusual options.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of drinkers
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