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
Seeking it would suggest a preference for the boozy aroma and flavor… perhaps akin to their human relatives.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Despite the two layers of crème de cassis, this doesn’t taste overly boozy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
This boozy dessert is guaranteed to deliver a spirited holiday.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Meet friends for coffee, a boozy lunch or a walk.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
There’s also Liège waffles ($10), plucked from the Good Neighbor dessert menu, and playful milkshakes ($10) and smoothies ($11) that can be made boozy for an additional $6.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While cozy, boozy gourmands and woody scents that feel nostalgic are apt for fall and winter, spring and summer are all about florals and bright, refreshing scents.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
On Saturday morning, his cousin invited him to a boozy brunch.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Despite the two layers of crème de cassis, this doesn’t taste overly boozy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
This boozy dessert is guaranteed to deliver a spirited holiday.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Meet friends for coffee, a boozy lunch or a walk.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
There’s also Liège waffles ($10), plucked from the Good Neighbor dessert menu, and playful milkshakes ($10) and smoothies ($11) that can be made boozy for an additional $6.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While cozy, boozy gourmands and woody scents that feel nostalgic are apt for fall and winter, spring and summer are all about florals and bright, refreshing scents.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
On Saturday morning, his cousin invited him to a boozy brunch.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boozy
Adjective
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And Wolff knew it when describing the emotions in the team hospitality unit after the race, where glasses of champagne sat nearby, waiting to be drunk by team members.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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He gets kicked out of school for being drunk.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hodgson was arrested the next month after allegedly getting in a drunken fight with Long Beach police outside a Shoreline Village bar.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, meals like chili, soup, and even fried chicken are even better the next time around.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Waiting long to eat fried chicken is unfair to the dish.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ada got up very early, before anyone else was awake, and found her mother’s coat, stiff and wet, hanging over the edge of the bath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Boozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boozy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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