Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boozehound
noun
/ˈbuːzhaʊnd/
Definition
A person who drinks excessive amounts of alcohol.
Examples
- After the party, he realized he had become a bit of a boozehound, often prioritizing drinks over other activities.
- She called him a boozehound because he always had a drink in hand during their gatherings.
- Many of his friends considered him a boozehound due to his frequent late-night outings to bars.
Meaning
The term ‘boozehound’ is often used informally to describe someone who is very fond of drinking alcohol, to the point of overindulgence.
Synonyms
- Alcoholic
- Drunken
- Hard drinker
- Tippler
- Heavy drinker
