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guzzler (n.)
1704, agent noun from guzzle (v.).
Entries linking to guzzler
guzzle (v.)1570s, "swallow liquid greedily" (intransitive), 1580s in transitive sense, probably related to Old French gosillier "to go down the gullet; to vomit, chatter, talk," from gosier (13c.) "jaws, throat, gullet." Or imitative of the sound of drinking greedily. Related: Guzzled; guzzling.
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Definitions of guzzler
guzzler (n.)
someone who drinks heavily (especially alcoholic beverages);
he's a beer guzzler every night
guzzler (n.)
a drinker who swallows large amounts greedily;
Synonyms: gulper
