social drinker


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social drinker

n.
A person who drinks alcoholic beverages in moderation, chiefly when socializing.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.social drinker - someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities
imbiber, juicer, toper, drinker - a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess)
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Translations

social drinker

n to be a social drinkerbere solo in compagnia
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