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drooth

nounpeople

habitual drunkard; frequent heavy drinker

A habitual drunkard; a person who frequently becomes intoxicated.

Example in use

Da drooth's oot by da pier again.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/DROOTH/

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Origin & context

scotsolderinsult

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