(South Africa, slang) A drunkard.
‘You a cop? You with the guy inside?’ the shoppie says, bending his knees to talk to me confidentially. ‘Cos it was legitimate, okay? Bitch started pulling down the merchandise, falling around. Dronkie. She's been in here before, causing…
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(slang) A drunkard.
(South Africa) Depression caused by drunkenness.
An informal and slightly dismissive term for a habitual drinker or drunkard — someone who can reliably be found worse for wear. It's softer than 'alcoholic' but still carries a note of judgment or exasperation, often used by people venting about a friend, family member, or neighbour. In lighter usage it can be almost affectionate, applied self-deprecatingly after a big night out. Context and tone decide whether it stings or lands as a joke.
(South Africa, slang) drunk.
Playful nickname for someone who is drunk, or for the drunken state itself.