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
Bright and boozy, these spring cocktails are made for the season when there's plenty to celebrate.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Kentucky Half and Half Fans of the Arnold Palmer will love this boozy version.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Just past the host stand, the bar is packed with patrons sipping on Mexican wines and boozy-but-balanced margaritas (sometimes both).
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
As the scent dries down, fruity notes of pear and Merlot come together for an ever-so-slightly boozy note.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Sure, there are still plenty of wineries in the area that serve syrupy sweet, it’s-not-wine-it’s-boozy-fruit-juice.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The 59-year-old Turkish restauranteur says the dish is historically and culturally specific to Turks, even though the soup — just like in Greece — is also a late-night and go-to comfort food after a boozy night.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The playful cocktail menu—featuring boozy bobas and cheeky drinks like Over My Dad Body—adds to the restaurant’s spirited, rebellious charm.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Kentucky Half and Half Fans of the Arnold Palmer will love this boozy version.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Just past the host stand, the bar is packed with patrons sipping on Mexican wines and boozy-but-balanced margaritas (sometimes both).
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
As the scent dries down, fruity notes of pear and Merlot come together for an ever-so-slightly boozy note.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Sure, there are still plenty of wineries in the area that serve syrupy sweet, it’s-not-wine-it’s-boozy-fruit-juice.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The 59-year-old Turkish restauranteur says the dish is historically and culturally specific to Turks, even though the soup — just like in Greece — is also a late-night and go-to comfort food after a boozy night.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The playful cocktail menu—featuring boozy bobas and cheeky drinks like Over My Dad Body—adds to the restaurant’s spirited, rebellious charm.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boozy
Adjective
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Those who are caught routinely speeding in school zones are not any less dangerous than those who drive drunk.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ward had previously spent two days in jail after suffocating her 2-month-old son while drunk and high.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Neighbors said the drunken Queens man who broke into his estranged wife’s home and set off a gas explosion seemed like anything but a ticking time bomb.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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No festivals, no Lilith Fairs — not even a random dive bar on a drunken night out in the ’90s.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rain chances sit around 40%, meaning not all areas will see wet weather, but residents are advised to keep an umbrella handy.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Boozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boozy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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