Alcoholic Definition

alcoholic
adjective
  1. characteristic of or containing alcohol; "alcoholic drinks"
  2. addicted to alcohol; "alcoholic expatriates in Paris"- Carl Van Doren
noun
  1. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually

"Alcoholic" in song lyrics

See how alcoholic is used in real songs:

  • "And get killed by bars like a raging alcoholic"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Celph Titled — Yell at Us
  • "It's like dealing with an alcoholic"
    Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only and Prevail — She's Always Right
  • "Momma done raised an alcoholic"
    Blac Haze — Stressed Out

Usage tips for "alcoholic"

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