Girl guzzling due to drain coffee cups (7)

I believe the answer is:

ladette

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(Other definitions for ladette that I've seen before include "boozy girl" , "Rowdy youngster" , "Loutish female" , "binge-drinker" , "Girl likely to drink lots" .)

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