boozy

adjective

Definition of boozynext
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 This thick, creamy and boozy blended milkshake was invented by Detroit bartender Jerome Adams at the Bayview Yacht Club in 1968 and captures the spirit of Detroit’s sailing scene, according to Laidlaw. — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Her current menu actually offers nine mocktails, compared to eight boozy beverages. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 This boozy, creamy, milkshake-like cocktail is captured immaculately in pie form, with all the flavors and textures of that dangerously potent drink. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 For a boozy drink, add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass before pouring in punch. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026 More recently, Marbella and nearby coastal towns drew British budget travelers, especially twentysomethings in search of a boozy weekend. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 As the movie opens, Kara is having a boozy existential crisis. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026 Their firmer textures stay intact in the boozy liquid, and their easygoing flavors won’t overpower your drink. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 Wine trends also have favored boozy and bracing styles, a hard sell for folks used to sipping hard seltzers at the club. — ABC News, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boozy
  1. drunk
  2. drunken
  3. fried
  4. wet
Adjective
  • The victims’ families believe Trost, who had been returning from a restaurant when the crash occurred, was drunk at the time.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • These days, noisy, drunk, barely dressed visitors holiday hard in condos that have been converted into vacation rentals.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of drunk
Adjective
  • Known as Hangover Noodles, the restaurant serves dishes from a diverse array of Southeast Asian cuisines, from curry and stir-fry to drunken noodles and pho, according to its website.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • With hooliganism rife in English soccer in the 1980s, a narrative blaming drunken, ticketless and rowdy Liverpool fans was created by police, and was only overturned by years of campaigning by victims’ families.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • Adjust your watering schedule accordingly and if at all possible, just apply water to the base of the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet to discourage diseases.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of wet

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“Boozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boozy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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