Barfly
a person who frequents barrooms.
contemporary examples
in early april 1949, the pet-te 18-year-old barfly was found in a shallow grave in the desert of southern new mexico.
who’s murdering the prost-tutes of albuquerque? sally denton april 26, 2009
noun (pl) -flies
(informal) a person who frequents bars
n.
“habitual drunkard,” 1910, from bar (n.2) + fly (n.).
noun
a heavy drinker; lush, souse (1910+)
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