Hootch Meaning in English

word

US

hutʃ

HOOTCH

UK

huːtʃ

HOOCH

Definition

Slang for cheap, strong, or illegally made alcoholic drink, often home-brewed.

Usage & Nuances

'Hootch' is informal/slang and often refers to illegal, cheap, or poor-quality alcohol, especially homemade. Used mainly in American English. Similar words: 'moonshine', 'booze'. Not used for quality or legal drinks.

• Spanish: aguardiente (alcohol ilegal)
• Portuguese (BR): pinga (álcool ilegal) - cachaça caseira
• Portuguese (PT): aguardente (álcool ilegal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 私酿酒 - 烈酒
• Chinese (Traditional): 私釀酒 - 烈酒
• Hindi: घरेलू शराब (अवैध)
• Arabic: عرق محلي الصنع (غير قانوني) - كحول رخيص
• Bengali: চোলাই মদ - দেশি মদ
• Russian: самогон - палёнка
• Japanese: 密造酒 - 自家製酒
• Vietnamese: rượu lậu - rượu tự nấu
• Korean: 밀주 - 집에서 만든 술
• Turkish: kaçak içki - ev yapımı içki
• Urdu: کچی شراب - گھریلو شراب
• Indonesian: oplosan - arak rumahan

Example Sentences

He made some hootch in his garage.

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It's illegal to sell hootch.

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This hootch is very strong.

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I wouldn't touch that hootch if I were you.

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They served homemade hootch at the party last night.

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After a few sips of that hootch, my head was spinning.

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