Boozer

Boozer (noun / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: The boozer, Local boozer, Boozers)

Definition:

A boozer is a pub. It can also mean someone who drinks a lot.

Where Boozer Comes From:

It comes from “booze”, so a boozer is a place for booze. The word has been in British use for well over a century.

How People Actually Use Boozer:

Used for a local, no-frills pub: “I’ll meet you at the boozer”. Calling someone a boozer is more teasing.

Is Boozer Rude?

Not rude, but calling a person a boozer can sound critical.

Examples in the Wild:

• “I’ll see you down the boozer at eight.”Meaning: I’ll meet you at the pub at eight.
• “He’s spent most of his life in the boozer.”Meaning: He spends a lot of time at the pub.
• “It’s a proper old boozer, sticky carpet and all.”Meaning: It’s a traditional pub with a no-frills feel.

Similar Slang:

Bevvy, Brew, Pissed, Legless

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