as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
I know I said that I liked the party, but you have to remember: I was boozy at the time
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Recent Examples of boozy
In cities, social sauna venues, like Recess Thermal Station in Montreal, and Othership, have emerged as an alternative to more traditional boozy gathering spots like bars or clubs.
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Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Follow the meal up with a signature milkshake, regular or boozy.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
For a boozy version, add a splash of bourbon.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Kentucky Half and Half Fans of the Arnold Palmer will love this boozy version.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
As the scent dries down, fruity notes of pear and Merlot come together for an ever-so-slightly boozy note.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Sure, there are still plenty of wineries in the area that serve syrupy sweet, it’s-not-wine-it’s-boozy-fruit-juice.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The 59-year-old Turkish restauranteur says the dish is historically and culturally specific to Turks, even though the soup — just like in Greece — is also a late-night and go-to comfort food after a boozy night.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Follow the meal up with a signature milkshake, regular or boozy.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
For a boozy version, add a splash of bourbon.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Kentucky Half and Half Fans of the Arnold Palmer will love this boozy version.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
As the scent dries down, fruity notes of pear and Merlot come together for an ever-so-slightly boozy note.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Sure, there are still plenty of wineries in the area that serve syrupy sweet, it’s-not-wine-it’s-boozy-fruit-juice.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The 59-year-old Turkish restauranteur says the dish is historically and culturally specific to Turks, even though the soup — just like in Greece — is also a late-night and go-to comfort food after a boozy night.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boozy
Adjective
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On Friday, May 15, a Qantas flight traveling from Melbourne, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, was diverted to Tahiti after a man who appeared to be drunk emerged from the bathroom and exhibited disruptive behavior toward flight attendants.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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And as a result, their readthrough found all of them, potentially still drunk trying to get through it.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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But his idealized vision of a past paradise of social cohesion that late-stage capitalism destroyed doesn’t reckon with the snakes that were always there in this imaginary Eden, including a personal betrayal that’s close to home and only comes slithering out in a moment of drunken weakness.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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In recent years, incidents of tourists behaving badly, including vandalizing temples and engaging in drunken bar fights, have gone viral on social media.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Was Yara going to be mama-birded into eating more wet bread?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Protect Your Tables Instead of vintage lace doilies, use cloth napkin squares in their place to protect your furniture from scratches, candles, vases, and wet plants.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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“Boozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boozy. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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