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.