From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdipsomaniacdip‧so‧ma‧ni‧ac /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/ noun [countable] British English old-fashioned DFDMPsomeone who has a very strong desire for alcohol, which they cannot control SYN alcoholicOrigin dipsomaniac (1800-1900) Greek dipsa “feeling of wanting a drink” + English maniac
