Boozehound: meaning, definitions and examples

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boozehound

 

[ หˆbuหzhaสŠnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang term

A boozehound is a person who is excessively fond of drinking alcoholic beverages. This term often implies a lack of control over one's drinking habits and can carry a negative connotation regarding the person's lifestyle choices.

Synonyms

alcoholic, drunkard, lush, sot, wino

Examples of usage

  • Ever since he lost his job, he's become quite the boozehound.
  • They called him a boozehound because he was always the last one at the bar.
  • Despite being a boozehound, she still managed to keep her job.
  • His friends joked that he was a boozehound after seeing him at the pub every night.
  • The local news labeled him as a boozehound after the incident.

Translations

Translations of the word "boozehound" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bebedeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรคufer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemabuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alkoholik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…’้ฃฒใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ivre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ borracho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarhoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฎุต ู…ุฏู…ู† ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ูƒุญูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alkoholik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alkoholik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…’้ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alkoholiฤar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alkรณlisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ™แƒแƒฐแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spirtli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ borracho

Word origin

The term 'boozehound' originated in American slang, emerging in the mid-20th century. The word 'booze' itself dates back to the 14th century, tracing its roots to the Old French word 'boser,' meaning to drink heavily. The suffix '-hound' is used colloquially to refer to someone who is excessively dedicated to a particular pursuit or activity. In this case, it refers to drinking. Together, 'booze' and 'hound' form a descriptor for individuals whose drinking habits are seen as problematic or excessive. The connotation of the term implies not just a fondness for alcohol, but a habitual, almost singular, focus on the consumption of alcoholic beverages, often at the expense of other responsibilities or social norms.