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 Synonyms for boozy
  1. drunk
  2. drunken
  3. fried
  4. wet
Adjective
  • Both aim to improve handling, not that the MX-5 handled like a drunk camel in the first place.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But despite anecdotal reports of non-human animals appearing drunk after consuming ripe fruit or sugary substances, there's been very little research into its actual prevalence in the broader kingdom of life.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of drunk
Adjective
  • But the dance party morphs into an intensely heated argument — complete with drunken insults and shattered glass — as the Owens sisters realize Angelov isn’t really gone.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Three decades on, recollections of the drunken antics and petty feuds that marked the Britpop scene may have faded, but the era’s style iconography—and of course the music—remains.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich With Chili Crisp Mayo The key elements in this sandwich are: soft sweet bun, mayonnaise mixed with something spicy, a flat boneless piece of fried chicken and some pickled vegetables.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • Prepare for wet weather, but a record-setting daily high temperature.
    Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Keith sees that the cockpit floor is sopping wet since Emma just rinsed it in her last hour.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of wet
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Thesaurus Entries Near boozy

boozing it up

boozy

bop

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“Boozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boozy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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