rumhound

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Meaning · English

A drunkard who drinks rum.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The rumhound and loafer had hoed next to Mary, had left double plants, and had in places dug curved marks as if he were playing marbles.

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 “rumhound” mean?

A drunkard who drinks rum.

Is “rumhound” formal or informal?

rumhound is generally slang.