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wino

 

[ หˆwฤซ-หŒnล ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal term

A 'wino' is a colloquial term used to describe a person who is frequently intoxicated due to the consumption of cheap or low-quality wine. Often, this term is used in a derogatory manner to imply that the individual has lost control over their drinking habits. Winers may be found in public spaces, showing signs of neglect and addiction. The term evokes a sense of pity or disdain, depending on the speaker's attitude towards alcohol addiction.

Synonyms

alcoholic, boozehound, drunkard.

Examples of usage

  • I saw a wino sitting on the steps of that old building.
  • He struggled with his addiction and became known as a wino in the neighborhood.
  • The documentary highlighted the struggles of winos living on the streets.
  • Many winos find shelter in abandoned places after drinking all day.

Translations

Translations of the word "wino" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anggur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wino

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™€์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุจูŠุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรญno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‘ก่„้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vino

Etymology

The term 'wino' originates from the early 20th century, primarily in the United States. It is a blend of 'wine' and the suffix '-o,' which is often used informally to denote a person associated with a particular activity or trait. The word first appeared in print around the 1940s and quickly gained traction as a descriptor for individuals who were excessively drinking wine, often to the detriment of their social and personal lives. As societal attitudes toward alcohol consumption and alcoholism evolved, so did the usage of 'wino,' although it continues to carry a stigma. The term has been used in various cultural contexts from literature to music, reflecting the struggles and implications associated with alcohol dependence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,290, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.