wino
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Definition
Noun: A person who is habitually or chronically drunk, especially one who is homeless or impoverished and drinks cheap wine or other alcohol.
Usage
The term "wino" specifically refers to a person with a severe, ongoing alcohol dependency. It often carries connotations of homelessness, poverty, and the consumption of inexpensive fortified wines or other low-cost alcoholic beverages. The word is generally considered informal and can be pejorative.
Examples
- The park bench was often occupied by a wino sleeping off his drink.
- She donated to the shelter that helped winos and other homeless individuals get back on their feet.
- In the old film, the character of the kind-hearted wino provided unexpected wisdom.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in sociological or journalistic contexts to describe a specific subset of alcoholics, though more neutral terms like "chronic alcoholic" or "person experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder" are often preferred in formal writing.
- It can sometimes appear in literary or cinematic works to quickly establish a character's social and economic condition.
Variants and Related Words
- Alcoholic (noun): A more general and clinical term for a person addicted to alcohol.
- Drunkard (noun): An older, general term for a person who is frequently drunk.
- Derelict (noun): Can refer to a person without a home or job who may also have substance abuse issues.
Synonyms
- Drunkard
- Sot
- Inebriate
- Alcoholic (though this is broader and more clinical)
Antonyms
- Teetotaler
- Abstainer
- Non-drinker
Noun
- a chronic drinker