Boozehound

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːz.haʊnd/

Definitions of boozehound

noun a person who habitually drinks large amounts of alcohol

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a boozehound and always goes to the bar after work.

A2 The boozehound couldn't resist ordering another round of drinks.

B1 As a boozehound, he knew all the best happy hour deals in town.

B2 The boozehound's reputation for partying preceded him wherever he went.

C1 Despite his boozehound tendencies, he always managed to hold his liquor.

C2 The boozehound was known for his discerning taste in fine wines and spirits.

Examples of boozehound in a Sentence

formal The boozehound was often seen frequenting the local bars in search of rare wines.

informal My uncle is a real boozehound - he never turns down a drink!

slang That guy is such a boozehound, he's always the last one standing at the party.

figurative She's a boozehound when it comes to shopping, always looking for the best deals.

Grammatical Forms of boozehound

• past tense: boozehounded
• plural: boozehounds
• comparative: more boozehound
• superlative: most boozehound
• present tense: boozehounds
• future tense: will boozehound
• perfect tense: have boozehounded
• continuous tense: is boozehounding
• singular: boozehound
• positive degree: boozehound
• infinitive: to boozehound
• gerund: boozehounding
• participle: boozehounded

Origin and Evolution of boozehound

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'boozehound' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who frequently drinks alcohol, the term 'boozehound' has evolved to also refer to someone who is a heavy drinker or alcoholic.