booze hag: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Primarily, yes. While it could theoretically be applied to anyone, its core meaning and the word 'hag' strongly associate it with women, typically older or deemed unattractive. Using it for a man would be unusual and likely intended as an emasculating insult.

Extreme caution is advised. Due to its highly derogatory and sexist nature, even jocular use among friends can cause serious offense. It is best avoided in polite or friendly conversation.

'Alcoholic' is a clinical or general term for someone with alcohol dependence. 'Booze hag' is a slang, derogatory term that emphasizes the social, often loud or garish, behavior of a woman who drinks heavily in public settings, with a strong focus on perceived negative appearance and demeanor.

Not a direct equivalent. Terms like 'drunkard,' 'lush,' 'sot,' or 'barfly' are less gendered. 'Booze hound' is somewhat similar but lacks the specific age/attractiveness critique and is less common and slightly less offensive.

A derogatory term for a woman, especially one perceived as older or unattractive, who habitually drinks large amounts of alcohol, often in social settings.

Booze hag is usually informal, slang, derogatory in register.

Booze hag: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbuːz ˌhæɡ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbuz ˌhæɡ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.