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noun
Someone who only drinks alcohol very occasionally:
A near-teetotaller; someone who drinks very small quantities of alcohol.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK
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noun
Someone who only drinks alcohol very occasionally:
Someone who binges at Christmas, but rarely or never visits pubs at other times of year.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK
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History
Suggests that the person only drinks alcohol at or around Christmas.
