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tosspot

American  
[taws-pot, tos-] / ˈtɔsˌpɒt, ˈtɒs- /

noun

  1. Literary. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.

  2. British Slang: Disparaging. a contemptible person, idiot, or loser.

tosspot British  
/ ˈtɒsˌpɒt /

noun

  1. archaic a habitual drinker

  2. slang a stupid or contemptible person

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Etymology

Origin of tosspot

First recorded in 1560–70; toss + pot 1

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