casual drinker

Occasional alcohol consumer

A casual drinker consumes alcohol occasionally and in moderation, without dependency or excess.

The term distinguishes someone from both abstainers and heavy drinkers: I'm just a casual drinker—maybe a glass of wine at dinner.

It often appears in medical questionnaires and social contexts where drinking habits are relevant.

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weekend · happy hour · pub · bar · relaxed · light · tipsy · buzz · unwind · nightcap · responsible · moderation · pint · glass · sip · mellow · friendly · designated driver

Categories
Opposites
drinking frequency and dependency

casual drinkeralcoholic

Addicted to drinking

heavy drinker · drunk · binge drinker · lush · boozer

abstinence vs consumption

casual drinkerteetotaler

Complete abstainer from liquor

abstainer · non-drinker · teetotalist · dry · straight edge

seriousness of engagement

casual drinkerconnoisseur

Expert in matters of taste

sommelier · oenophile

Family

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