noun
boozing
Boozing (noun) means the act of drinking alcohol heavily. Example: “A weekend of boozing left him feeling terrible on Monday.”
noun
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The act of drinking alcohol heavily.
""So kindly keep the vainglorious enumeration of your pots for the benefit of those village idiots who compose your particular set of boozing companions.""
— Norman Lindsay, Redheap (1930)
"A weekend of boozing left him feeling terrible on Monday."
"Men, bearded, hirsute, sat dolefully at the bar, eyes translucent from diurnal boozings."
— Bill Kauffman, Every Man a King (1989)
How to use boozing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeavy drinking, usually as a casual or social activity.
When to use it
Informal — used in casual conversation, not formal writing.
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What does “boozing” mean?
The word “boozing” means the act of drinking alcohol heavily. In plain terms, heavy drinking, usually as a casual or social activity.
How do you use “boozing” in a sentence?
Here is “boozing” used in a sentence: “A weekend of boozing left him feeling terrible on Monday.”
What part of speech is “boozing”?
“Boozing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of boozing?
"boozing" (noun) means the act of drinking alcohol heavily.
