barfly

See also: bar fly

English

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Etymology

From bar +‎ fly.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /bɑːflaɪ/
  • (US) enPR: bärflī, IPA(key): /bɑɹflaɪ/
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)

Noun

barfly (plural barflies)

  1. (slang, derogatory) a person who spends much time in a bar or similar drinking establishment
  2. (slang, derogatory) a promiscuous person, especially a woman, who frequents bars hoping to find sexual partners

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