boozy

[ boo-zee ]

adjective

, booz·i·er, booz·i·est.

1. drunken; intoxicated.
2. addicted to liquor.

boozy

/ ˈbuːzɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   inclined to or involving excessive drinking of alcohol; drunken

   a boozy party

   a boozy lecturer

Derived Forms

• ˈbooziness, noun

Other Words From

• boozi·ly adverb
• boozi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of boozy¹

First recorded in 1520–30; booze + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“There would be boozy rows aplenty — some in front of other couples — or long silent stews of resentment or recrimination or shame,” wrote Zehme.

From Salon

It would have been a fitting end to a boozy night out with friends, perhaps, but as The Washington Post noted, it was an exceedingly “bizarre” way to conduct what had been sold as a “town hall” just three weeks before the presidential election.

From Salon

Before one chat, the Nelk Boys videoed themselves chugging cans of their own-brand boozy seltzer to calm themselves down before Trump walked into the room.

From BBC

I adore this boozy, easy to make, no-bake, yet ultra-fancy tasting dessert.

From Salon

The band got its start in 2015 by playing covers at parties and local venues in San Bernardino, and the rollicking good times haven’t stopped since —its concerts are notoriously boozy, boisterous affairs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• drunken