boozy

[boo-zee]

adjective

boozier, booziest 

1. drunken; intoxicated.

2. addicted to liquor.

boozy

/ ˈbuːzɪ /

adjective

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

   a boozy lecturer

   a boozy party

Other Word Forms

• boozily adverb
• booziness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of boozy¹

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

Example Sentences

This boozy beverage is great for those who like their wine sweet, almost juice-like.

From Salon

Each sip and bite of boozy lychee transported me back to those slow summer days spent feasting on fresh fruit to my heart’s content.

From Salon

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

From Salon

The Dreadnaught management were an aged, retiring and boozy lot who stayed attractive and cheerful, free with drinks for the kitchen and with their favors as well.

From Salon

In the taxi on the way home, Kim gave viewers her boozy verdict: "The food, okay, the vodka, lovely."

From BBC

Related Words

• drunken