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Tosspot

usgb/ˈtɔːspɑːt/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Used disapprovingly to describe excessive drinkers, often carries a judgmental tone. SlideHe's turned into a real tosspot since the pub became his second home.
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Old-fashioned UsagePlay
'Tosspot' is archaic, so it's rarely used in modern conversation, but may appear in historical contexts. SlideIn the old novel, the village tosspot stumbled home every evening.
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The term is too informal and potentially offensive for professional or formal environments. SlideDon't call your colleague a tosspot at work - it's highly inappropriate.