Boozy woozy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "boozy woozy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-10 05:06

Meaning of Boozy woozy

Boozy woozy informal slang

A slang term for being drunk

You were really boozy-woozy at the pub last night.

He appeared boozy-woozy.

He continually asked for more champagne while he was boozy-woozy.

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skinful

1. The full capacity of a skin container.

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Grammar and Usage of Boozy woozy

It is often hyphenated between "boozy" and "woozy".

Origin of Boozy woozy

"Woozy" is considered "muddled or dazed, as with drink," 1897, American English colloquial, variant of oozy "muddy," or an alteration of boozy. 

The Origin Cited: etymonline.com .
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