Dipsomania – An uncontrollable craving for alcohol
(Pronounced dip-so-may-nee-ah)
To remember the definition of the word dipsomania, use the following mnemonic:
He dipped so many (dipsomania) times into the punch bowl – it was a constant craving for alcohol.
Examples of dipsomania in a sentence
In a study of Poe, a psychologist suggested that Poe had dipsomania.
The drunkard claimed to be suffering from dipsomania.
Her dipsomania had taken control of her life.