barfly

English

/bɑːflaɪ/, /bɑɹflaɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) a person who spends much time in a bar or similar drinking establishment

Etymology

Compound from English bar (drinking establishment) + English fly.

Origin

English

fly

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