dipsomaniac

UK
/ˌdɪpsəʊˈmeɪnɪæk/
US
/ˌdɪpsoʊˈmeɪniˌæk/

Translations

dipsomaniacnoun
dipsomaniacs
pl
UK
/ˌdɪpsəʊˈmeɪnɪæk/
US
/ˌdɪpsoʊˈmeɪniˌæk/
The dipsomaniac was known for his frequent visits to the local bar.
Дипсоман был известен своими частыми визитами в местный бар.
dipsomaniacadjective
more dipsomaniac
Comp.
most dipsomaniac
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/
US
/ˌdɪpsoʊˈmeɪniæk/
Rare but attested attributive use: 'relating to or suffering from dipsomania'; e.g. 'his dipsomaniac father'

Definitions

dipsomaniacnoun
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic beverages.
The dipsomaniac found it difficult to resist the lure of the bar, despite his best efforts to stay sober.
dipsomaniacadjective
Addicted to or characteristic of compulsive drinking of alcohol.
Several dipsomaniac patrons were already slumped at the bar by noon.