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rum bud

healthslang

The term "rum bud" has historical roots and is primarily used to describe a condition associated with excessive alcohol consumption.

Definition

C2Health

(archaic, colloquial)Redness or lesions on the nose and face due to excessive alcohol consumption.

Example

  • The old sailor's face was marked with rum buds, a testament to years of heavy drinking.

C1Social

(informal, slang)A person who drinks heavily, often showing physical signs of alcohol abuse.

Example

  • He was known as a rum bud in the local pubs, always with a drink in hand.