bibacious

adjective

bi·​ba·​cious

bə-ˈbā-shəs,

(ˈ)bī-¦bā-

: addicted to drinking : bibulous

Word History

Etymology

Latin bibac-, bibax bibulous (from bibere to drink) + English -ious

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