souse

• اسم ذو معانٍ عدة: شخص مدمن على شرب الخمر؛ أو قطع لحم الخنزير المملحة والمخللة والمحفوظة في الهلام؛ أو عملية غمر الشيء بالسائل حتى يبتل تمامًا.

A noun with multiple meanings: a habitual heavy drinker of alcohol; pork trimmings that are chopped, pickled, and jelled; or the act of making something completely wet.

1. Habitual DrunkardB2informal

   A person who habitually drinks alcohol to excess.

   الشرّيب

   • He's become a bit of a souse since he lost his job.
   • The old souse was known to everyone at the local bar.
   • Don't be such a souse; you have work tomorrow.

   المرادفاتalcoholicdipsomaniacdrunkdrunkardinebriatelushsoaksottippler

2. Pickled PorkC1formalamerican

   Pork trimmings, especially the head and feet, that are chopped, pickled, and set in jelly.

   لحم الخنزير المخلل في الهلام

   • He ordered a sandwich with souse and mustard.
   • The deli is famous for its homemade souse.
   • Souse is a traditional dish in some parts of the southern United States.

   المرادفاتbrawn

3. Act of DrenchingC1informal

   The act of making something completely wet or drenching it.

   الغَمْر

   • The sudden downpour gave us a thorough souse.
   • He gave the plants a good souse with the hose.
   • After the souse, the dog shook water all over the floor.

   المرادفاتdousingdrenchdrenchingsoaksoaking

   الأضدادdehydrationdesiccation

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى غمر شيء في سائل أو تشريبه به أو تتبيله بالخل ونحوه؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى غير رسمي هو الإكثار من شرب الكحول والسُّكر.

An archaic verb meaning to plunge into liquid, drench, or pickle; also used informally to mean to drink heavily or become drunk.

1. Drench or soakB2informal

   To cover something with liquid; to pour liquid onto something, making it thoroughly wet.

   غمر أو نقع

   • The sudden downpour soused everyone at the picnic.
   • He soused the steak in a rich wine sauce before grilling.
   • She accidentally soused the tablecloth with her drink.

   المرادفاتdrenchdrownimmersesaturatesoaksteepsubmergewet

   الأضدادairblotdehydratedesiccatedraindrysoak upsunwring

2. Dip or immerse brieflyB2informal

   To immerse something briefly into a liquid in order to wet, coat, or saturate it.

   غَمَسَ

   • The chef soused the vegetables in cold water to crisp them.
   • He soused the brush in paint before starting the artwork.
   • She soused the fabric in dye for a few seconds.

   المرادفاتdipdousedunkimmerseplungesubmerge

3. Drink heavilyC1slang

   To become drunk or to drink alcohol excessively.

   الإكثار من شرب الخمر

   • They spent the whole night sousing at the local bar.
   • He tends to souse himself on weekends.
   • After a long week, they decided to souse together.

   المرادفاتboozecarouseguzzleimbibesoakswilltipple

   الأضدادabstain

4. Marinate or pickleB2formal

   To cook or prepare food by soaking it in a marinade or brine.

   التخليل أو النقع في مخلل

   • The recipe calls to souse the fish in lemon juice and herbs.
   • They soused the pork in a vinegar-based brine overnight.
   • She learned to souse vegetables from her grandmother.

   المرادفاتbrinepicklesoaksteep