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Definition of Sundowner
1. Noun. A tramp who habitually arrives at sundown.
Generic synonyms: Drifter, Floater, Vagabond, Vagrant
2. Noun. A drink taken at sundown.
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Definition of Sundowner
1. n. A tramp or vagabond in the Australian bush; -- so called from his coming to sheep stations at sunset of ask for supper and a bed, when it is too late to work; -- called also traveler and swagman (but not all swagmen are sundowners).
Definition of Sundowner
1. Noun. (Australia obsolete) A wandering traveller/worker (such as a swagman) who arrived at a farm too late in the day to do any work, but still partook of their hospitality. ¹
2. Noun. (nautical) A harsh disciplinarian sea captain typified by requiring all hands on board by sundown. [ ¹
3. Noun. (medicine colloquial) A patient, usually demented, who tends to become agitated in the evening. ¹
4. Noun. A cocktail consumed at sunset, or to signify the end of the day. A cocktail party in the early evening. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sundowner
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