People who drink alcohol regularly or excessively, or informal names for bars and pubs where drinking happens. The plural form can refer to multiple drinking establishments or drinkers.
From 'boozer' (from 'booze' + the agent suffix '-er', Old English '-ere') + plural '-s' (Old English '-es'). The term emerged in the 1800s as drinking culture became more talked about.
In British slang, 'boozer' is actually a friendly term for a pub or bar—'Let's go down to the boozer for a pint!' It's much more casual than American usage, which tends to be more judgmental. The same word can mean the place OR the people, depending on context!
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