lush
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A drunkard, sot, alcoholic.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Overaged and lecherous lushes at office parties profaning the text, music, and meaning of Christmas carols.
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
Intoxicating liquor.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A person who enjoys talking about themselves.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lush” mean?
A drunkard, sot, alcoholic.
Is “lush” formal or informal?
lush is generally derogatory, slang.