tosspot (Meaning)
tosspot (n.)
A toper; one habitually given to strong drink; a drunkard.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tosspot
tosspot Sentence Examples
- The pub was filled with regulars, a few of them likely the "tosspots" mentioned in the old song.
- "Don't listen to that tosspot," she said, dismissing his rude comments.
- The play portrayed a group of friends, one a lovable but incorrigible tosspot.
- Though a talented artist, his reputation as a tosspot overshadowed his work.
- "Enough for tonight, old tosspot," his wife said, taking away his empty beer mug. (informal, slightly affectionate)
- In historical fiction, the term "tosspot" is often used to describe characters who frequent taverns.
- The town drunk, a notorious tosspot, was known for his loud singing and disheveled appearance.
- Despite his reputation as a tosspot, he surprised everyone with his act of heroism.
- The insult "ignorant tosspot" sparked a heated argument at the pub.
- The once lively party had become a gathering of drowsy tosspots snoring on the couches.
FAQs About the word tosspot
A toper; one habitually given to strong drink; a drunkard.
drunk,alcoholic, soak, boozer, toper, dipsomaniac, alky, tippler, drinker, sot
teetotaller, teetotaler, teetotaller, abstainer, abstainer, teetotaler, nondrinker,nondrinker,teetotalist, teetotalist
The pub was filled with regulars, a few of them likely the "tosspots" mentioned in the old song.
"Don't listen to that tosspot," she said, dismissing his rude comments.
The play portrayed a group of friends, one a lovable but incorrigible tosspot.
Though a talented artist, his reputation as a tosspot overshadowed his work.