Hooch: meaning, definitions and examples
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hooch
[ huːtʃ ]
alcoholic beverage
Hooch is a slang term for alcoholic drinks, particularly those that are homemade or produced illicitly. It often refers to low-quality liquor that can be produced by fermentation processes.
Synonyms
brew, liquor, moonshine, spirits
Examples of usage
- After a long week, we decided to relax with some homemade hooch.
- During the prohibition era, many folks resorted to making their own hooch.
- The party was filled with laughter and plenty of hooch flowing.
- He warned us not to drink too much of that hooch, as it's quite strong.
Translations
Translations of the word "hooch" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bebida alcoólica ilegal
🇮🇳 अवैध शराब
🇩🇪 illegales Alkohol
🇮🇩 minuman keras ilegal
🇺🇦 незаконний алкоголь
🇵🇱 nielegalny alkohol
🇯🇵 違法なアルコール
🇫🇷 alcool illégal
🇪🇸 alcohol ilegal
🇹🇷 kaçak alkol
🇰🇷 불법 알코올
🇸🇦 الكحول غير القانوني
🇨🇿 nelegální alkohol
🇸🇰 nelegálny alkohol
🇨🇳 非法酒精
🇸🇮 nelegalni alkohol
🇮🇸 ólögleghur áfengi
🇰🇿 заңсыз алкоголь
🇬🇪 უწვდელი ალკოჰოლი
🇦🇿 qanunsuz spirtli içki
🇲🇽 alcohol ilegal
Etymology
The term 'hooch' likely originates from the word 'hoochinoo', which is derived from the Hoochinoo people of Alaska, known for their traditional method of making alcohol. The term began to gain traction in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly during Prohibition in the 1920s, when the production and sale of alcoholic beverages were illegal. During this time, people turned to making their own alcohol, leading to the popularization of the word 'hooch' as a slang for homemade or bootlegged alcohol. Over time, 'hooch' has maintained its association with low-quality or illicit liquor and is still used colloquially today.