boozehead

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Meaning · English

An alcoholic.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Sure, there are a few beaming boozeheads and upbeat probation violators who spoil the mood by, well, mugging for the cameras.

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).

Common questions

What does “boozehead” mean?

An alcoholic.

Is “boozehead” formal or informal?

boozehead is generally derogatory, slang.