boozy
/'bu:zi/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Given to or characterized by the consumption of alcohol: Describes a person who drinks alcohol frequently or excessively, or an event, atmosphere, or behavior marked by heavy drinking.
- Drunken, intoxicated: Describes a state of being under the influence of alcohol.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- He spent the evening with his boozy friends at the pub. (Describes companions who drink heavily.)
- The party had a boozy, raucous atmosphere that lasted until dawn. (Describes an event characterized by much drinking.)
- After a boozy lunch, he was in no state to return to work. (Describes a meal where a lot of alcohol was consumed.)
Advanced Usage
- "Boozy" vs. "Drunk": While both relate to alcohol, "boozy" often describes a habitual tendency or the general character of an event/person, whereas "drunk" more directly describes a temporary state of intoxication.
- He's known for his boozy weekends. (Habitual behavior)
- He was drunk after three beers. (Temporary state)
Variants and Related Words
- Booze (n/v): Informal term for alcoholic drink; to drink alcohol heavily.
- They brought plenty of booze to the party.
- Boozer (n): Informal term for a person who drinks alcohol heavily, or a pub/bar.
- He's a bit of a boozer.
Synonyms
- Bibulous: Fond of or marked by drinking alcohol. (More formal/literary)
- Sottish: Stupid or foolish from drinking; given to excessive drinking.
- Drunken: Resulting from or marked by intoxication.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To go on a booze-up/boozy: (Informal, chiefly British) To go out for a session of heavy drinking.
- They're planning a boozy night out for his birthday.
- Boozy lunch: A long lunch where a significant amount of alcohol is consumed.
- The deal was finalized over a boozy lunch.
Adjective
- given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
- a bibulous fellow
- a bibulous evening
- his boozy drinking companions
- thick boozy singing
- a drunken binge
- two drunken gentlemen holding each other up
- sottish behavior