drinker

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Meaning · English

A pub.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Antisocial behaviour? What the hell was that? In my day antisocial meant staying in to watch the footy on Scotsport instead of going down the drinker.

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).

Common questions

What does “drinker” mean?

A pub.

Is “drinker” formal or informal?

drinker is generally slang.