Definition

1. Noun:
   • A heavy drinking session; a party where a lot of alcohol is consumed: "booze-up" refers to a social event or gathering characterized by excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages, often in a celebratory or rowdy manner.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The lads are planning a massive booze-up for his stag night.
  • After the exams, the students had a booze-up that lasted all night.
  • The office booze-up got a little out of hand.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a booze-up": to organize or participate in a heavy drinking party.
  • They decided to have a booze-up to celebrate the end of the project.

Variants and Related Words

• Booze (n/v): informal term for alcoholic drink; to drink alcohol heavily.

  • He's off the booze for a month. (n)
  • They were boozing all evening. (v)

• Bender (n): informal synonym for a prolonged period of heavy drinking.

  • He went on a three-day bender.

Synonyms

• Drinking bout: a period of heavy drinking.
• Carouse: to drink alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.
• Bash: a large or lavish party (can imply heavy drinking).

Related Phrases

• Pub crawl: a social activity involving drinking at multiple pubs or bars in a single night.
  • Their booze-up turned into an epic pub crawl.

Notes on Usage

• Register: The term "booze-up" is informal and colloquial. It is common in British and Australian English.
• Connotation: It typically carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of restraint, and is often associated with loud, merry behavior. It is not typically used for formal or moderate social drinking events.

Noun

1. revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party