Boozing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
boozing
[ หbuzษชล ]
drinking alcohol
Boozing refers to the act of drinking alcoholic beverages, often excessively or in a manner that leads to intoxication. It is commonly associated with social gatherings, celebrations, or simply as a pastime. The term suggests a certain level of enjoyment or indulgence in the drinking experience.
Synonyms
drinking, imbibing, intoxicating.
Examples of usage
- They spent the evening boozing with friends.
- He was boozing it up at the party last night.
- After a long week, she enjoys boozing at the pub on Fridays.
Translations
Translations of the word "boozing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bebendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌ เคชเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช trinken
๐ฎ๐ฉ minum alkohol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธัะธ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปั
๐ต๐ฑ picie alkoholu
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃฒ้ ใใ
๐ซ๐ท boire
๐ช๐ธ beber
๐น๐ท iรงki iรงmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ง์๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑุจ ุงููุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ pรญt alkohol
๐ธ๐ฐ piลฅ alkohol
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ pitje
๐ฎ๐ธ drekka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฐแแแแก แกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iรงmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ beber
Etymology
The term 'booze' originates from the 14th century Middle Dutch word 'bลซsen', meaning 'to drink or take a drink' and has evolved over centuries. It became associated with alcoholic beverages in the 19th century and entered colloquial English as a slang term for liquor. The -ing suffix was added to create 'boozing', emphasizing the ongoing action of drinking. The cultural context around 'boozing' has often been linked to social activities, parties, and informal gatherings, leading to its prevalence in various English-speaking communities over time. Today, it carries a somewhat casual or even humorous connotation, often used in social and recreational contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,254, 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.
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