bottle-sucker
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A boozer, especially one who drinks from the bottle rather than a glass.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He has ascertained that a large number of "bottle-suckers" frequent this locality to consume beer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A baby or infant, or an adult who behaves as one.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bottle-sucker” mean?
A boozer, especially one who drinks from the bottle rather than a glass.
Is “bottle-sucker” formal or informal?
bottle-sucker is generally slang.