\ ˈsau̇s
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soused; sousing
souse
nounDefinition of souse (Entry 2 of 3)
souse
verb (2)
soused; sousing
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Synonyms for souse
Synonyms: Noun
- alcoholic,
- alkie
- (or alky)
- [slang],
- boozehound,
- boozer,
- dipsomaniac,
- drinker,
- drunk,
- drunkard,
- inebriate,
- juicehead
- [slang],
- juicer
- [slang],
- lush,
- rummy,
- soak,
- soaker,
- sot,
- tippler,
- toper,
- tosspot
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“Souse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/souse. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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