booze
word
/ˈbuz/
booz
/bˈuːz/
booz
Definition
Booze is an informal word for alcoholic drinks in general. It can also refer to alcohol as a substance, especially in casual speech.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes slightly rough; common in speech, less suitable in formal writing. Often used in phrases like 'buy some booze', 'too much booze', or 'booze money'. Don't confuse it with 'drunk', which describes a person’s state, not the drink itself.
Spanish: alcohol - licor (informal)Portuguese (BR): bebida alcoólica - álcool (informal)Portuguese (PT): bebida alcoólica - álcool (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 酒 - 酒精饮料(非正式)Chinese (Traditional): 酒 - 酒精飲料(非正式)Hindi: शराब - मादक पेय (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: خمر - مشروبات كحولية (عامية)Bengali: মদRussian: алкоголь - выпивкаJapanese: 酒 - アルコールVietnamese: rượuKorean: 술Turkish: içkiUrdu: شرابIndonesian: minuman keras
Example Sentences
I'm cutting back on booze for a while.
natural
They sell booze at that store.
basic
There was no booze at the party.
basic
He gave up booze last year.
basic
We need to grab some booze before everyone gets here.
natural
He spends way too much money on booze.
natural