champer

/ˈtʃæmpər/

Definitions

1. verb

to drink heavily or excessively

“The football players were known to champer after each game.”

2. noun

a person who drinks heavily or excessively

“The police officer noticed a champer at the bar and decided to intervene.”

3. verb

to make a loud, rough noise, especially when laughing

“The kids were laughing and champering in the classroom.”

Synonyms

  • boozehound
  • drunkard

Antonyms

  • teetotaler