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noun · verb

booze

n. · v.
US /ˈbuz/ UK /bˈuːz/ booze UK spelling boozed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate InformalSlang

    n.alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, or whiskey.

    n.any alcoholic beverage. Uncountable in this sense.

    Simple

    We should probably buy some more booze for the party tonight.

    In context

    The organisers were strictly prohibited from bringing their own booze into the festival grounds, as the venue held an exclusive liquor licence.

  2. 02 C1 Advanced InformalSlang

    v.to drink a lot of alcohol, usually for fun with friends.

    v.to consume alcoholic beverages, especially in significant quantities or habitually.

    Simple

    They spent the whole weekend boozing in front of the TV.

    In context

    After the final match of the season, the team went out to booze until the early hours of the morning.

    Usage

    Usually used as an intransitive verb.

    drinktippleimbibe

Usage booze back · booze ban

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated