Grogger

/ɡrɑɡər/ noun

Definition

A person who drinks grog, especially habitually or excessively.

Etymology

From 'grog' plus the agent suffix '-er,' meaning 'one who drinks grog,' commonly used in 18th and 19th century nautical vocabulary.

Kelly Says

Groggers were so common on ships that sailors developed a whole vocabulary around drinking habits—the term specifically highlighted those who drank grog regularly rather than other alcoholic beverages.

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