Sot

/sɒt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A habitual drunkard; someone who is frequently intoxicated.

Despite his talent, he squandered his opportunities because he became known as a sot among his peers.

A person who drinks to excess.

The old man in the village was regarded as a sot, often seen stumbling home from the tavern.

A foolish or worthless person.

He felt like a sot for investing all his savings into a failing business.

Middle English 'sotte', from Old French 'sot', from Latin 'sottus'.

sot in his cups

A sot who is currently drunk.

old sot

An elderly person known for their drinking habits.

drunk

A state of intoxication due to alcohol consumption.

intoxicated

Affected by alcohol or drugs.

A heavy drinker.

He's such a sot, always in the pub.

A person who drinks excessively.

They called him a sot for never missing happy hour.