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tippler

UK
/ˈtɪplə/
US
/ˈtɪplɚ/

Translations

tipplernoun
tipplers
pl
UK
/ˈtɪplə/
US
/ˈtɪplɚ/
buveur invétéréSe dit d’une personne qui boit de l’alcool régulièrement ou en excès.
The old tippler was well-known at the local pub for his nightly visits.
Le vieux buveur invétéré était bien connu au pub du quartier pour ses visites nocturnes.
Additional translations
culbuteurTechnique et industrie, pour un appareil qui bascule des contenants afin de les vider.
pigeon tipplerRace de pigeon domestique.
ivrogneRegistre courant, souvent péjoratif.
Synonyms
alcoholic
wino
sot
soaker
lush
drunkard
tippleradjective
more tippler
Comp.
most tippler
Super.
UK
/ˈtɪplə/
US
/ˈtɪplɚ/
Used attributively (e.g., "tippler lifestyle", "tippler clubs").
d’ivrogneSe dit d’une personne ou d’une conduite marquée par une consommation excessive d’alcool.
His tippler habits eventually took a toll on his health.
Ses habitudes d’ivrogne ont fini par nuire à sa santé.

Definitions

tipplernoun
A person who drinks alcohol, especially in excess or habitually.
The old tippler was well-known at the local pub for his nightly visits.
A breed of domestic pigeon noted for its ability to remain in flight for prolonged periods.
The English tippler stayed aloft for almost 14 hours.
A mechanical device that tips containers, especially railway wagons, to empty their contents.
The coal cars were emptied by passing them through a rotary tippler.
tippleradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a habitual drinker; given to drinking alcohol.
His tippler habits eventually took a toll on his health.
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