TOSSPOT

Etymology

Noun

tosspot (plural tosspots)

(colloquial, now rare) A drunkard, one who drinks alcohol frequently.

(UK, offensive, slang) A fool, prat; an idiot.

Synonyms

• reel-pot, squeeze-grape; see also drunkard

Source: Wiktionary


Toss"pot`, n.

Definition: A toper; one habitually given to strong drink; a drunkard. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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