thirsty soul

thirsty soul

Someone craving or desiring a drink of some kind. We're looking for a few thirsty souls to try out and give feedback on our new range of non-alcoholic cocktails. No matter the time of day, there's always some thirsty soul drinking their sorrows away at my local bar.

See also: soul, thirsty

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thirsty soul

n. a drunkard; a person in need of a drink. Yes, I’d call Bill a thirsty soul—he always seems thirsty for booze. There was a long line of thirsty souls waiting for the liquor joint to open.

See also: soul, thirsty

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