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
From boozy vanillas to a scrumptious pistachio rose.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
This means that while there will be indoor seating, Smash patrons can order boozy milkshakes or cocktails on tap, then take them for a picnic a few feet outside the doors.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Also on the menu are specialty french fries, hearty appetizers and boozy milkshakes.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
After the boozy beverages of winter, spring requires a lighter approach.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
But where a female-friendship show like Tuca & Bertie falls into the trap of presenting relatability at the expense of creativity, YOLO introduces a dynamic that is depraved, boozy, druggy, shaggy, and totally amoral.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Seeking it would suggest a preference for the boozy aroma and flavor… perhaps akin to their human relatives.
—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
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
This means that while there will be indoor seating, Smash patrons can order boozy milkshakes or cocktails on tap, then take them for a picnic a few feet outside the doors.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Also on the menu are specialty french fries, hearty appetizers and boozy milkshakes.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
After the boozy beverages of winter, spring requires a lighter approach.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
But where a female-friendship show like Tuca & Bertie falls into the trap of presenting relatability at the expense of creativity, YOLO introduces a dynamic that is depraved, boozy, druggy, shaggy, and totally amoral.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Seeking it would suggest a preference for the boozy aroma and flavor… perhaps akin to their human relatives.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boozy
Adjective
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An allegedly very drunk and disruptive bar patron decided Wednesday night to call police and tell them that bar staff were assaulting him.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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People can be persuaded that community action should trump individual choice if a behavior, such as smoking cigarettes or driving while drunk, harms others who don’t engage in it.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Roster imbues his Ed with a sort of goofball persona, delightfully recalling his many hotel adventures after some drunken discomfort.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Demorris Hunter was accused of strangling 38-year-old Teresa Green in May 2002 shortly after a party with their neighbors allegedly ended in a drunken altercation.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Seafood lovers can expect to get a full taste of the sea; lobster rolls, fried fish, and barbecue shrimp are all on the menu, plus some additional offerings for land lovers.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The system could make the field wet at Petco Park on Friday evening, where the Padres host the Colorado Rockies.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Boozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boozy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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