Boozed: meaning, definitions and examples

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boozed

 

[ buหzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

slang alcohol

The term 'boozed' is a slang verb derived from 'booze,' which means to drink alcohol, often excessively. It typically implies that someone has consumed a significant amount of alcohol, usually resulting in intoxication or drunkenness. This word can be used in both a lighthearted context and a more serious one, depending on the situation. It's a popular term in social settings where drinking is involved.

Synonyms

drank, imbibed, sipped, tippled.

Examples of usage

  • He boozed all night at the party.
  • They boozed together after work.
  • I don't want to get boozed before the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "boozed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embriagado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betrunken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memabukkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pijany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…”ใฃๆ‰•ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ivrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ borracho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarhoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ์— ์ทจํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†‰้…’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pijan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกfengi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rab iรงmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ borracho

Etymology

The word 'boozed' has its roots in the slang term 'booze,' which is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'busen,' meaning 'to drink heavily.' Over time, 'booze' was adopted into English vernacular, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, capturing the concept of alcoholic beverages in a colloquial manner. The verb form 'boozed' emerged alongside this slang, reflecting the action of consuming these beverages. Initially, the usage was more informal and associated with tavern culture, but as drinking became a more common social activity, the term found its way into wider use. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 'boozed' was well-established in colloquial language, often used in contexts related to parties, celebrations, and social gatherings. Today, the word is a staple in informal discussions about drinking, highlighting the casual nature of alcohol consumption in modern society.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,455, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.