Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hooch
noun
/huːtʃ/
Definition
A slang term for illicitly made or homemade alcoholic beverages.
Examples
- During the summer camp, we found a hidden stash of hooch by the river.
- He claimed that the hooch he made in his garage was the best in town.
- After a few glasses of hooch, the party definitely got livelier.
Meaning
Hooch refers to any kind of alcohol, particularly when it is produced in an unregulated or informal manner. It’s often used to describe strong, cheap, or low-quality liquor that is made without proper licenses.
Synonyms
- moonshine
- plonk
- brew
- grog
