Phrase guide

social drinker

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Someone who only drinks alcohol when with acquaintances who are drinking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tippler

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: drinker, imbiber, toper, juicer

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