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boozy

American  
[boo-zee] / ˈbu zi /

adjective

boozier, booziest

  1. drunken; intoxicated.

  2. addicted to liquor.

boozy British  
/ ˈbuːzɪ /

adjective

  1. informal inclined to or involving excessive drinking of alcohol; drunken

    a boozy lecturer

    a boozy party
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • boozily adverb
  • booziness noun

Etymology

Origin of boozy

First recorded in 1520–30; booze + -y 1

Example Sentences

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The baking connoisseur, known among fans and competitors for her affinity for boozy sweets and vibrant fashion and accessory choices, announced her departure from the wholesome series on Wednesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times

Why, with full knowledge of the Brook incident, did England allow the players the freedom of the off-field activities in Australia, including the boozy trip to Noosa?

From BBC

As aggravating as these decisions were, they’re not entirely surprising for a show like the Globes, which is known for its boozy environment and general chaos.

From Salon

Cheever’s fiction would provide images that would become emblematic of midcentury American life: plush lawns, boozy parties, men in hats waiting for commuter trains into the city.

From The Wall Street Journal

Top with more cherries—fresh or boozy—and a dusting of shaved chocolate.

From Salon

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