dipsomaniac

[dip-suh-mey-nee-ak, -soh-] /ˌdɪp səˈmeɪ niˌæk, -soʊ-/
noun
1.
a person with an irresistible craving for alcoholic drink.
Origin
1855-60; dipsomani(a) + -ac
Related forms
dipsomaniacal
[dip-suh-muh-nahy-uh-kuh l, -soh-] /ˌdɪp sə məˈnaɪ ə kəl, -soʊ-/ (Show IPA), adjective
Synonyms
See drunkard.
Examples from the web for dipsomaniac
  • As the dipsomaniac who shatters the psychiatrist's professional calm, he gives a sincere, natural and likable performance.
British Dictionary definitions for dipsomaniac

dipsomaniac

/ˌdɪpsəʊˈmeɪnɪˌæk/
noun
1.
any person who has an uncontrollable and recurring urge to drink alcohol Shortened form dipso
adjective
2.
relating to or affected with dipsomania
Derived Forms
dipsomaniacal (ˌdɪpsəʊməˈnaɪəkəl) adjective
Word Origin and History for dipsomaniac
n.

"drunkard," 1858, from dipsomania; slang shortening dipso is from 1880.