toper

Meanings

• noun

  A Filipino term for a person who drinks alcohol excessively.

  - "Si Juan ay isang toper."
  - "Ngunit, si Juan ay hindi na toper ngayon."
  - "Maraming toper sa plaza."

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Variants

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toper , topers

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Etymology

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Derived from the Spanish word 'topería' which means a place where people go to drink alcohol.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'topers' is often used in a joking or teasing way among friends.

2. In some Filipino communities, topers are sometimes referred to as 'bumbos' or 'sipas'.

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Related Concepts

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1. alcoholism: A chronic and often relapsing brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control the consumption of alcohol despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.

2. alcohol abuse: The excessive use of alcohol that leads to harmful physical, social, or psychological consequences.

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Culture

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In Filipino culture, a toper is often viewed negatively as someone who is addicted to drinking alcohol and can cause harm to themselves and others. This term is used to raise awareness about the negative effects of excessive drinking.

How to Memorize "toper"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person drinking alcohol excessively.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'topers' with people who drink excessively.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'T - Too Much P - Partying E - Excessively R - Regularly' to remember the meaning of 'topers'.

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