wino
0 antonyms and opposites of wino, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Informal, often disparaging: someone who drinks cheap wine or alcohol heavily and habitually, especially a homeless alcoholic.
Etymology
From wine plus the informal suffix -o, which marks a person defined by that trait (compare "weirdo").
Full origin of wino →Frequently asked questions
What does “wino” mean?
The word “wino” means informal, often disparaging: someone who drinks cheap wine or alcohol heavily and habitually, especially a homeless alcoholic. In plain terms, slang for a heavy wine drinker — the tone ranges from mocking (homeless drunk) to affectionate (wine lover), so context matters a lot.
How do you pronounce “wino”?
“Wino” is pronounced WEYE-noh (/ˈwaɪnəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wino” in a sentence?
Here is “wino” used in a sentence: “A wino was sleeping on the bench outside the station.”
What part of speech is “wino”?
“Wino” is a noun.
How many meanings does “wino” have?
“Wino” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal, often disparaging: someone who drinks cheap wine or alcohol heavily and habitually, especially a homeless alcoholic.