drunkard
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- 1 drunkard、habitual drunk、heavy drinker [negative]
This word describes someone who habitually drinks too much and is often drunk. It is informal and usually carries a critical or negative tone.
drunkard、habitual drunk、heavy drinker [negative]
A person who habitually drinks heavily and is often drunk, with the sense of a negative personal trait rather than a one-time condition.
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เขาเป็นขี้เมา khǎw pen khîi maw He is a drunkard. เขาเป็นขี้เมา details
Learning notes
Explanation
ขี้เมา is formed from ขี้-, a prefix-like element used for habits or tendencies, plus เมา, “to be drunk.” It is informal and usually judgmental, implying that drinking and getting drunk are part of someone’s usual behavior.
Usage
It is commonly used in everyday speech when talking about someone in the family, neighborhood, nightlife area, or bar scene who drinks too much and causes trouble.
Caution
Do not use it directly to someone unless you intend to insult or strongly criticize them. For “drunk right now,” use เมา. For a medical or official sense of alcohol dependence, ผู้ติดสุรา or ติดเหล้า is more appropriate.