I. ˈbüz intransitive verb
( boozed ; booz·ing )
Etymology: Middle English bousen, from Middle Dutch būsen
Date: 14th century
: to drink intoxicating liquor especially to excess — often used in the phrase booze it up
II. noun
Date: 14th century
: intoxicating drink ; especially : hard liquor
• booz·i·ly -zə-lē adverb
• boozy -zē adjective