ˌdipsoˈmaniac

/ ˌdɪpsəʊˈmeɪnɪˌæk; ˌdɪpsəʊməˈnaɪəkəl /

noun

1. any person who has an uncontrollable and recurring urge to drink alcohol Shortened formdipso

adjective

1. relating to or affected with dipsomania

Derived Forms

• dipsomaniacal, adjective