souse

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein gewohnheitsmäßiger Trinker oder Säufer; in Essig oder Lake eingelegtes Schweinefleisch, besonders Schweinsfüße oder -ohren, oft in Gelee; oder das völlige Durchnässen bzw. Untertauchen in Flüssigkeit.

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.

   Trinker

   • 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.

   Synonymealcoholicdipsomaniacdrunkdrunkardinebriatelushsoaksottippler

2. Pickled PorkC1formalamerican

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

   Sülze vom Schwein

   • 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.

   Synonymebrawn

3. Act of DrenchingC1informal

   The act of making something completely wet or drenching it.

   Durchnässung

   • 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.

   Synonymedousingdrenchdrenchingsoaksoaking

   Antonymedehydrationdesiccation

• Veralteter Ausdruck für das Eintauchen in Flüssigkeit, Tränken oder Einlegen; umgangssprachlich auch für übermäßiges Trinken oder Sich-Betrinken.

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.

   Übergießen oder Durchnässen

   • 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.

   Synonymedrenchdrownimmersesaturatesoaksteepsubmergewet

   Antonymeairblotdehydratedesiccatedraindrysoak upsunwring

2. Dip or immerse brieflyB2informal

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

   Eintauchen

   • 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.

   Synonymedipdousedunkimmerseplungesubmerge

3. Drink heavilyC1slang

   To become drunk or to drink alcohol excessively.

   Sich betrinken

   • 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.

   Synonymeboozecarouseguzzleimbibesoakswilltipple

   Antonymeabstain

4. Marinate or pickleB2formal

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

   Einlegen

   • 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.

   Synonymebrinepicklesoaksteep