boozing ken

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Meaning · English

A pub; a public house; a tavern.

Register: archaic, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We straight betook our selves to the Boozing Ken; and having bubb'd nimly, we concluded an everlasting friendship.

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 “boozing ken” mean?

A pub; a public house; a tavern.

Is “boozing ken” formal or informal?

boozing ken is generally archaic, slang.