booze

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To drink alcohol.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We were out all night boozing until we dragged ourselves home hung over.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To drink (an alcoholic beverage).

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “booze” mean?

To drink alcohol.

Is “booze” formal or informal?

booze is generally slang.