expensive drunk
Someone who must drink a lot of alcohol in order to get intoxicated.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is an expensive drunk because he needs many drinks to feel anything.”
“My friend is such an expensive drunk that we always end up spending a fortune at the bar before he even feels tipsy.”
“Despite his reputation as an expensive drunk, he insisted on hosting the party, fully aware that the evening would require a significant investment in spirits.”
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appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober
To ask someone to reconsider a decision or view they took while their judgment was swayed by momentary passion, excitement, etc.
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cheap drunk
Someone who is easily intoxicated.
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good drunk
A person who is cheerful and companionable when intoxicated, retaining reasonable control of his or her mental and emotional faculties.
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sad drunk
A person who is gloomy or depressed when intoxicated, unable to retain reasonable control of their mental and emotional faculties.
Last updated August 10, 2026