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Simple Definition of booze

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booze

1 of 2

noun

ˈbuːz

informal : alcoholic drinks

We bought some chips and booze for the party.

booze

2 of 2

verb

boozes; boozed; boozing

informal : to drink a lot of alcohol

He was out boozing with his friends.

They boozed it up [=got drunk] the night before the wedding.

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Simple Definition of booze

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