definition of the word alcoholic

First attested 1891, from alcohol + -ic

• (RP) IPA: /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/
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alcoholic (plural alcoholics)

1. A person addicted to alcohol.

   Don't you know you've got your daddy's eyes

   Daddy was an alcoholic - Starsailor - Alcoholic

2. One who abuses alcohol.

• teetotal

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