Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hootch
noun
ho͞otch
Definition
Hootch refers to a type of alcoholic beverage, especially a strong or illicit liquor.
Examples
- After a long week, they decided to relax with some homemade hootch.
- The locals offered some hootch at the party, which was stronger than expected.
- He warned them about the dangers of drinking too much hootch.
Meaning
Hootch is often used informally to describe low-quality or homemade alcohol, typically associated with being inexpensive or made in a non-commercial setting.
Synonyms
- liquor
- spirits
- moonshine
- brew
- potion
