TOPER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

toper

noun

ˈtō-pər

Definition of toper

as in alcoholic

a person who makes a habit of getting drunk a group of topers who stop regularly at the pub

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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

Definition of alcoholic

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