shicker

[ shik-er ]

noun

, Slang.

1. Disparaging and Offensive. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.
2. alcoholic liquor.

adjective

, Slang.

1. shickered ( ).

shicker

/ ˈʃɪkə /

noun

1. archaic.
   alcoholic drink; liquor

Word History and Origins

Origin of shicker¹

First recorded in 1890–95; from Yiddish shiker “drunk,” from Hebrew shikkōr, from shākār “ to be drunk”

Word History and Origins

Origin of shicker¹

via Yiddish from Hebrew

Example Sentences

Bendorf’s attorney, Richard Shicker, said the performer believed Bendorf was no longer hypnotized when he sent him and others on stage back to their seats, telling them to use the stairs.

From Washington Times

An' then I speaks uv sport, an' tells 'er 'ow In 'untin' our wild Wowsers we imploy Large packs uv Barrackers, an' 'ow their row Wakes echoes in the forests uv Fitzroy, Where lurks the deadly Shicker Snake 'oo's breath Is certain death.

From Project Gutenberg