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tosspot

[ taws-pot, tos- ]

noun

  1. Literary. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.
  2. British Slang: Disparaging. a contemptible person, idiot, or loser.


tosspot

/ ˈtɒsˌpɒt /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a habitual drinker
  2. slang.
    a stupid or contemptible person


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tosspot1

First recorded in 1560–70; toss + pot 1

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Example Sentences

How much less living would he be had he been called Mr. Soaker or Mr. Tosspot!

One of their number rejoiced in the euphonious cognomen of "Tosspot."

Thus became Tom Tosspot rich,—thus went in the tailor's stitch.

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