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Souse (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of making something completely wet; "he gave it a good drenching".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The kids ran through the sprinklers, giving themselves a complete souse in the process.
  • After the flood, a souse from the rising waters damaged all my books.
  • The rainy day gave everyone's shoes a good souse, leaving them squelching all day.
  • She was caught in the wave and got a souse that soaked her to the bone.
  • In a few seconds, the showerhead gave her hair a thorough souse.

Synonyms

  • Sousing
  • Drenching
  • Soaking

Hypernyms

  • Wetting

Related Words

  • Souse (verb)

Meaning 2

Pork trimmings chopped and pickled and jelled.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • A traditional dish in some Caribbean cultures is souse, made with pickled pork trimmings, often eaten at social gatherings.
  • Some households serve souse and boiled green bananas during holidays as part of family tradition.
  • At island hotels the continental breakfast tables often include an assortment of local delicacies including sliced mango and spicy souse.
  • While often enjoyed at breakfast souse can also be found as an appetizer or side at local dinner gatherings.
  • Preparing homemade souse involves lengthy preparation including cooking, chopping, and letting it set before serving.

Related Words

  • Souse (verb)

Meaning 3

A person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Alky
  • Soaker
  • Alcoholic
  • Boozer
  • Dipsomaniac
  • Lush

Hypernyms

  • Drunk
  • Drunkard
  • Rummy
  • Inebriate
  • Sot
  • Wino

Related Words

  • Souse (verb)
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