booze-up
- noun
- /ˈbuːz ʌp/
- UK
- So it's basically, a lame excuse for a three-day booze up.
Examples
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They organized a big booze-up to celebrate the team's victory, with drinks flowing all night.
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Harry boy, we're in for a booze-up.
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Last Saturday, we had a wonderful booze-up at my friend's apartment, filled with laughter and stories.
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The annual summer picnic turned into a lively booze-up as everyone brought their favorite drinks to share.
Synonyms
A casual gathering where people drink alcohol
A wild party with a lot of drinking and loud, out-of-control behavior
A wild party with a lot of drinking, dancing, and people having sex
A lively drinking party where people celebrate
A party on a boat where people drink alcohol
A noisy party where people drink a lot and have fun
A party where people drink a lot
A lively noisy party with loud music and dancing
A noisy party where people drink and have fun
A casual social meeting where people drink alcohol together
A time when people drink alcohol together
Spending time talking and drinking cocktails at parties
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Etymology
The word booze-up comes from the everyday word booze, which means 'to drink alcohol', and the little word up, as in 'drink up'. So, it gives the picture of people drinking together, and a booze-up is an informal get-together where people drink and have fun.