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barfly Synonyms
Another word for barfly
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• noun (Context 1)
A person who spends a great deal of time drinking in bars or taverns.
Usage Example
"The novel centers on a philosophical boozer who observes the neighborhood's changing fortunes from his favorite stool."
Strong
boozer
drunkard
tippler
toper
carouser
sot
Opposites of barfly
The opposite of barfly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
teetotaler
abstainer
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Barfly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/barfly