Meaning & use
Winos
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An informal, often derogatory term for people who habitually drink excessive amounts of alcohol, especially cheap wine.
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The park bench was a regular gathering spot for the neighborhood's winos.
The documentary followed the daily struggles of several winos living on the streets.
A note on using this word
Winos is informal and can be considered disparaging; more neutral terms like 'people with alcohol use disorder' are preferred in clinical or respectful contexts.
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