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Boozer: meaning, definitions and examples

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boozer

 

[ หˆbuหzษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal drinking

A boozer is an informal term used to refer to a person who drinks alcohol excessively or habitually. It can also denote a bar or pub where alcoholic beverages are served. In some contexts, it may have a slightly negative connotation, suggesting a person who might struggle with alcohol dependency.

Synonyms

alcoholic, drunkard, lush, sot, wino

Examples of usage

  • He spent the whole night at the local boozer.
  • She was known as a boozer among her friends.
  • The boozer down the street has the best happy hour.
  • After work, they often visit their favorite boozer.

Translations

Translations of the word "boozer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bebedeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรคufer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemabuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pijak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…’้ฃฒใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ivrogne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ borracho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarhoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opilec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pijanec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…’้ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pijanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drykkjumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ•แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iรงkili

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ borracho

Etymology

The term 'boozer' has its origins in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'booze', which itself comes from the Middle Dutch 'bouse', meaning 'to drink'. This term found its way into English as slang for alcoholic beverages, and quickly evolved into a colloquial reference to those who consume alcohol frequently or in large quantities. The informal use of 'boozer' to describe both a drinking establishment and a person suggests a social aspect of drinking culture. Over time, it has taken on a somewhat pejorative tone in some contexts, particularly when referring to individuals who may be seen as having a drinking problem. Nonetheless, it remains a common term in casual conversation, reflecting attitudes toward drinking in various cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,161, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.