hooch
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hooch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Alcohol, especially cheap, homemade, or illegally produced liquor.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hooch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal/slang — fine in casual speech, not in formal writing.
Etymology
Shortened from "hoochinoo," the name of a strong liquor once made by the Hoochinoo people of Alaska; the name traces back to Tlingit words for the group and for "grizzly bear."
Full origin of hooch →Frequently asked questions
What does “hooch” mean?
The word “hooch” means alcohol, especially cheap, homemade, or illegally produced liquor. In plain terms, informal slang for booze, usually the cheap or homemade kind.
How do you pronounce “hooch”?
“Hooch” is pronounced hooch (/huːt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hooch” in a sentence?
Here is “hooch” used in a sentence: “They brewed their own hooch in the basement during Prohibition.”
What part of speech is “hooch”?
“Hooch” is a noun.