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
These are drinks with structure and bite, made with the same balance and care as the boozy stuff, minus the hangover and the morning-after regret.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloudsaid confirmed on Friday the boozy fireworks were likely the cause, with the flames triggering a violent ignition of combustible gases known as a flashover, causing the flames to spread suddenly.
—Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Around the corner, pastry chef Jamie Mack is supporting the main restaurant with boozy milkshakes, Belgian waffles and gourmet hot dogs.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
But that's part of the timeless appeal of a bar that's quickly woven itself into the city's culture with good tunes, cold beer, classic and signature cocktails and some big boozy brunch drinks.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Lindo plays Delta Slim, a boozy blues musician who reluctantly agrees to play at the twins new juke joint.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
For a boozy twist, stir a little of your favorite liquor into the pot.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Songs of the Irish Republican Army, a rusty alarm clock placed inside a bag and nailed to a wall, and feats of strength competitions were all up the boozy patriarch’s sleeve — all of this was likely too much for the Seinfeld audience.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Set over an explosive night in the Jim Crow South, this terrifying period piece plays like a boozy bass riff stretched across genres.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloudsaid confirmed on Friday the boozy fireworks were likely the cause, with the flames triggering a violent ignition of combustible gases known as a flashover, causing the flames to spread suddenly.
—Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Around the corner, pastry chef Jamie Mack is supporting the main restaurant with boozy milkshakes, Belgian waffles and gourmet hot dogs.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
But that's part of the timeless appeal of a bar that's quickly woven itself into the city's culture with good tunes, cold beer, classic and signature cocktails and some big boozy brunch drinks.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Lindo plays Delta Slim, a boozy blues musician who reluctantly agrees to play at the twins new juke joint.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
For a boozy twist, stir a little of your favorite liquor into the pot.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Songs of the Irish Republican Army, a rusty alarm clock placed inside a bag and nailed to a wall, and feats of strength competitions were all up the boozy patriarch’s sleeve — all of this was likely too much for the Seinfeld audience.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Set over an explosive night in the Jim Crow South, this terrifying period piece plays like a boozy bass riff stretched across genres.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boozy
Adjective
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Kelly cited a string of events in which Hegseth allegedly appeared drunk with his staff.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Perry shared in the book that Aniston was the first costar to confront him about his addiction despite him never having been drunk on set.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The play saw the actors star as two strangers who have a drunken one-night stand after meeting at a wedding.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Arizona is home to some of the nation's strictest laws on drunken driving.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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While its calf-skimming height is great for tucking in leggings and pants (therefore keeping hems dry in wet winter weather), its slim silhouette also fits seamlessly under wide-leg jeans and relaxed pants.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Boozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boozy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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