First Known Use: 14th century
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1booze
verb \ˈbüz\
: to drink a lot of alcohol
boozedbooz·ing
Full Definition of BOOZE
intransitive verb
: to drink intoxicating liquor especially to excess —often used in the phrase booze it up
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Origin of BOOZE
Middle English bousen, from Middle Dutch būsen
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2booze
noun
: alcoholic drinks
Full Definition of BOOZE
: intoxicating drink; especially : hard liquor
— booz·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— boozy \-zē\ adjective
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First Known Use of BOOZE
14th century
Related to BOOZE
- Synonyms
- aqua vitae, ardent spirits, alcohol, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch [slang], inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice [slang], liquor, lush [slang], moonshine, potable, rum, sauce [slang], spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
- Antonyms
- nonintoxicant
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