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Hootch: meaning, definitions and examples

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hootch

 

[ hʊtʃ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

alcoholic beverage

Hootch is an informal term used to refer to alcoholic beverages, especially those that are illicitly produced or of low quality. The term is often used in a colloquial context, especially in relation to homemade or bootlegged alcohol.

Synonyms

liquor, moonshine, spirits

Examples of usage

  • We brought some hootch to the party.
  • He found an old bottle of hootch in the attic.
  • The locals shared their homemade hootch with us during the festival.
Context #2 | Noun

living quarters

Hootch can also refer to a temporary shelter or living quarters, especially in a military context. Soldiers often use the term to describe their living accommodations, which may be improvised or makeshift.

Synonyms

barracks, lodging, quarters

Examples of usage

  • They set up their hootch near the base.
  • His hootch was just a tent made from tarps.
  • During the deployment, we lived in a simple hootch.

Translations

Translations of the word "hootch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bebida alcoólica caseira

🇮🇳 घरेलू शराब

🇩🇪 Hausgemachter Alkohol

🇮🇩 minuman keras rumahan

🇺🇦 домашній алкоголь

🇵🇱 domowy alkohol

🇯🇵 自家製アルコール

🇫🇷 alcool maison

🇪🇸 bebida alcohólica casera

🇹🇷 ev yapımı alkol

🇰🇷 홈메이드 술

🇸🇦 مشروب كحولي منزلي

🇨🇿 domácí alkohol

🇸🇰 domáci alkohol

🇨🇳 自制酒

🇸🇮 domača pijača

🇮🇸 heimagerður áfengi

🇰🇿 үйде жасалған алкоголь

🇬🇪 სახლის ალკოჰოლი

🇦🇿 ev istehsalı spirt

🇲🇽 bebida alcohólica casera

Word origin

The term 'hootch' has a somewhat obscure origin, believed to derive from the early 20th-century slang. It is thought to be a variation of the word 'hoochinoo', which referred to a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest that produced alcohol. The term gained popularity during World War II among American soldiers, who used it to refer to any nearby illicit alcohol, prompting a general usage for homemade or inferior alcoholic drinks. As the term spread across different regions, its meanings evolved, including the informal reference to living quarters in military camps, further solidifying its place in American slang.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,831, 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.