What does boozehound mean?
Boozehound means (informal) alcoholic, drunkard.
Boozehound
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(informal) alcoholic, drunkard.
Example Sentences
A 47-year-old, nondescript boozehound who once programmed computers for the French government, Houellebecq is an unlikely choice as either a literary lion or sacrificial lamb.
He was also an irresponsible boozehound who habitually ran out on the check in restaurants, even though he must have known it was the waitress who had to pay the bill for such dine-and-dash customers.
Synonyms for boozehound
Antonyms for boozehound
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Word Forms
- boozehounds
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for boozehound?
Common synonyms include drunkard.
What is the opposite of boozehound?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use boozehound in a sentence?
A 47-year-old, nondescript boozehound who once programmed computers for the French government, Houellebecq is an unlikely choice as either a literary lion or sacrificial lamb.
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