He was known as a heavy drinker among his friends.
drunkard
Frequency:
60
%
The town drunkard was often seen stumbling down the street.
lush
Frequency:
50
%
She was known for her lush behavior at parties.
barfly
Frequency:
45
%
He was a regular barfly at the local pub.
Idiomatic Expressions for boozehound
Phrase: happy boozehound
Meaning: refers to someone who is always in a good mood when drinking alcohol
Usage: She's a happy boozehound at every party, always the life of the party.