bar fly
Definition
Noun: A person who habitually drinks alcohol in bars and taverns; a regular patron of bars.
Usage
The term "bar fly" is a compound noun used to describe someone whose social life revolves around frequenting bars. It often carries a connotation of someone who spends excessive time in such establishments.
Examples
- The old man was a well-known bar fly at the local pub, always sitting on the same stool.
- She became a bar fly after her divorce, trying to avoid being alone at home.
Advanced Usage
The term can sometimes imply a degree of idleness or dependency on the bar environment for social interaction or solace.
Variants and Related Words
- Barfly (noun): A common alternative spelling, written as one word.
- Regular (noun): A less specific, more neutral term for a frequent customer.
- Patron (noun): A formal term for a customer of a business.
Synonyms
- Drunkard (noun, stronger): A person who is habitually drunk.
- Tippler (noun): A person who drinks alcohol regularly, especially in small quantities.
- Habitue (noun): A resident or frequent visitor to a particular place.
Idioms and Related Phrases
- To have a drinking problem: A phrase indicating possible alcohol dependency.
- Many suspected the bar fly at the end of the counter might have a drinking problem.
Noun
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a drinker who frequents bars