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booziness

booziness

8.2
A strong liking for alcohol that makes a person drink too much
  • noun
  • /ˈbuːziˌnəs/
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  • His booziness became apparent when he started slurring his words and laughing loudly at the party.

Examples

  • His booziness was obvious after several rounds of drinks at the bar.

  • She worried that her friend's booziness might get him into trouble at work.

  • The comedian's jokes often referenced his own booziness in a lighthearted way.

  • His booziness was evident at the party.

  • I noticed her booziness after just one glass.

  • She was concerned about his booziness, as it often led him to make poor decisions while out with friends.

  • After three drinks, her booziness was evident, and she stumbled while trying to dance.

Synonyms

drunkenness
vsbooziness
20 4.4

A state of being very drunk after drinking too much alcohol

also covers a strong liking for alcohol besides that temporary impaired condition
intoxication
vsbooziness
11 5.1

A temporary state when alcohol makes you lose control of your body and mind

focuses more on loss of control rather than on liking for alcohol
inebriation
vsbooziness
  • Formal
3 7.6

Being drunk after drinking too much alcohol

adds the idea of a strong liking for alcohol beyond that condition
inebriety
vsbooziness
  • Formal
1 9.9

A state of being drunk after drinking too much alcohol

is broader by also describing a fondness for alcohol and not just the condition
sottishness
vsbooziness
  • Archaic
9.9

Being often drunk from drinking too much alcohol

is broader, covering either the state or a strong liking for alcohol
insobriety
vsbooziness
9.9

A state of being drunk after drinking too much alcohol

is also used for a regular liking of alcohol rather than only temporary loss
tipsiness
vsbooziness
  • Informal
5.6

A light feeling of being a little drunk after drinking alcohol

is stronger and can also mean a lasting liking for alcohol rather than slight effects

Antonyms

49 4.6

A state of not drinking alcohol or using drugs

How Intoxicated

drunkenness
20 4.4
booziness
8.2
tipsiness
  • Informal
5.6
sobriety
49 4.6

Surface Forms

booziness singular
boozinesses plural

Morphology

booziness = boozy (transparent) = booze + y + ness

Formed from the adjective 'boozy' with the productive suffix '-ness' indicating a state or quality (being boozy/drunk).

Etymology

The word booziness comes from the everyday word booze, which originally meant 'to drink a lot' and was used for heavy drinking. So booziness can mean the 'state of being drunk' or a 'strong liking for alcohol'.