Lushes

The plural form of 'lush', this word describes people who are habitually drunk or who enjoy drinking alcohol excessively. It suggests a fondness for alcoholic beverages and a lifestyle often centered around their consumption. The term carries connotations of intemperance and can imply a lack of self-control or responsible behavior, though it can also be used more playfully in some contexts, depending on the tone. It is a somewhat outdated and informal term, often seen in older literature and conversation.

Lushes meaning with examples

• The old sailor, a notorious one for his boisterous behavior, stumbled out of the pub, another casualty of a night spent in the company of other lushes. His weathered face seemed perpetually flushed, his gait unsteady as he lurched down the street, singing a sea shanty off-key to the moon.
• She used to spend all day in the bar, and her friends worried she was becoming one of the lushes. She would go from bar to bar, barely able to hold a conversation with anyone who approached her, slurring her words and acting erratically, until she collapsed.
• The novel featured a colorful cast of characters, including a group of lushes who frequented a specific speakeasy. They'd gather after dark to escape the pressures of their lives and numb themselves with liquor. They would discuss the latest gossip.
• He was known as one of the lushes in the local pub, always with a pint in his hand and a witty remark on his lips, at least until closing time. Everyone knew him, and he knew them. Often getting into bar room brawls and other questionable behaviors.
• The movie portrayed a comedic group of lushes embarking on a road trip filled with misadventures, fueled by alcohol and questionable decisions. They stumbled from one town to the next.