Synonyms for toper

Grammar : Noun

Spell : toh-per

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtoʊ pər

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Définition of toper

Origin : 1670s, from tope!, exclamation used in drinking (1650s), from French or Italian, originally a word of acceptance in a wager, etc. Cf. tope (v.).

As in boozer : noun drunkard
As in drunkard : noun one who drinks too much

Example sentences :

The din of the drinkers subsided at length, and toper after toper was helped to his bed.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

She burst open his door while he was still dressing: 'Well, Toper!'
Extract from : « The Crimson Fairy Book » by Various

Ben the toper loved his bottle,—Charley only loved the lasses!
Extract from : « Paul Clifford, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"He ain't no boy o' mine," said the toper, with no little indignation in his tones.
Extract from : « Little Bobtail » by Oliver Optic

Squire Simonton renewed his efforts to secure the reform of the toper.
Extract from : « Little Bobtail » by Oliver Optic

By the beginning of his second session he was as able a toper as a publican could wish.
Extract from : « The House with the Green Shutters » by George Douglas Brown

The toper wept, and then tried to shake off the remembrance of the past.
Extract from : « Plane and Plank » by Oliver Optic

On these occasions the countenance of the toper is a comical sight.
Extract from : « The History of Modern Painting, Volume 2 (of 4) » by Richard Muther

He loved it not as a toper, but as a collector loves his pet pictures.
Extract from : « Doctor Thorne » by Anthony Trollope

When I gave him a pledge, the toper said with a —— look, "You —— —— —— ——."
Extract from : « St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 » by Various

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