How do you use "Booze" in a sentence?

Pick up some booze for the party. He's been on the booze all day. There's a good boozer round the corner.

Booze

Q: What does "Booze" mean?

Alcohol; to drink alcohol. A universal slang term for alcohol. 'The booze' is alcohol generally; 'on the booze' means drinking; 'boozy' describes something involving alcohol or someone affected by it. A 'boozer' is either a heavy drinker or, in British slang, a pub itself.

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Significado: Alcohol; to drink alcohol.

酒；喝酒。

Alcohol; beber alcohol.

アルコール。酒を飲むこと。

술; 술을 마시다

A universal slang term for alcohol. 'The booze' is alcohol generally; 'on the booze' means drinking; 'boozy' describes something involving alcohol or someone affected by it. A 'boozer' is either a heavy drinker or, in British slang, a pub itself.

一个通用的酒精俚语。「The booze」泛指酒精；「on the booze」是正在喝酒；「boozy」形容与酒有关的事或受酒精影响的人。「Boozer」要么指酒鬼，要么在英式俚语中指酒吧本身。

Un término de argot universal para el alcohol. «The booze» es el alcohol en general; «on the booze» es estar bebiendo; «boozy» describe algo que implica alcohol o a alguien afectado por él. Un «boozer» es un bebedor empedernido o, en argot británico, un pub.

アルコールを指す一般的なスラング。「The booze」はアルコール全般、「on the booze」は飲酒中、「boozy」はアルコールがらみのことや酔った人を表す。「Boozer」は大酒飲みか、イギリスのスラングではパブそのものを指す。

술 전반을 가리키는 비격식 표현이자 음주 행위를 뜻하기도 한다. 영어권에서 널리 쓰이는 속어.

Ejemplos

Pick up some booze for the party.
去买点酒来开派对
Compra algo de alcohol para la fiesta
パーティー用に酒を買ってきて
파티용 술 좀 사 와.
He's been on the booze all day.
他喝了一整天了
Ha estado bebiendo todo el día
あいつは一日中飲んでるよ
그 사람 하루 종일 술 마시고 있어.
There's a good boozer round the corner.
拐角有一家不错的酒吧
Hay un buen pub a la vuelta de la esquina
角を曲がったところにいいパブがあるよ
모퉁이 돌면 괜찮은 펍이 있어.

Pronunciación

/buːz/

Guía de uso

Contexto: drinking, parties, everyday

Tono: casual, universal

✓ Correcto

The booze
酒
el alcohol
酒
술.
On the booze
在喝酒
de copas
飲み中
술 마시는 중.
Booze cruise
买酒之旅
viaje para comprar alcohol
買い出しクルーズ
술 사러 가.
Boozer (pub)
酒吧
pub
パブ
술 사러 가.

Errores comunes

In Britain, 'boozer' can mean a pub, not just a person
Universal slang across English-speaking world

Origen e historia

From Middle Dutch 'būsen' meaning to drink to excess. The word has been in English since the 13th century, making it one of the oldest slang terms for alcohol. Its longevity shows how deeply embedded drinking culture is in English-speaking societies.

Etimología: From Middle Dutch 'būsen,' to drink excessively

Primera vez registrado: 13th century

Contexto cultural

Era: 13th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British drinking culture

Regional notes: Universal English slang.

Variaciones

BoozeBoozerBoozyOn the booze

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Local ★★★★★ Your neighbourhood pub; the pub you frequent regularly. G&T ★★★★★ Gin and tonic; a classic British cocktail. At the bar ★★★★★ The serving counter in a pub; ordering location. Landlord ★★★★★ The person who runs or owns a pub. Regular ★★★★★ A frequent customer at a pub; a habitual patron. Tipsy ★★★★★ Slightly drunk; pleasantly affected by alcohol.