bibber

American  

[bib-er] / ˈbɪb ər /

noun

1. a steady drinker; tippler (usually used in combination).

   winebibber.

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bibber British  

/ ˈbɪbə /

noun

1. a drinker; tippler (esp in the expression wine-bibber )

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Etymology

Origin of bibber

First recorded in 1530–40; bib + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Bringing back that "reformed" fist baller and dehydrated bibber Billy Martin for a fourth term as mismanager, Steinbrenner has taxed the credibility of even the New York Post.

From Time Magazine Archive

Some believe that he even helped push that old bibber of Red propaganda, Michael Quill, boss of the transport workers, into taking the pledge.

From Time Magazine Archive

You'll think," he said laughingly, "that I am becoming a secret bibber.

From The Undying Past by Sudermann, Hermann

Jesus said: "John came neither eating or drinking and ye say, Behold a wine bibber and a glutton."

From The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation by Nation, Carry Amelia

A jovial wine bibber: "Suavis vinari sitit, rogo vas valde sitit."

From The Wonders of Pompeii by Monnier, Marc