soused

• Termo antigo que significa embriagado ou bêbado; também pode se referir a alimento que foi conservado em salmoura ou deixado de molho em líquido.

An old-fashioned term meaning drunk or intoxicated, or sometimes referring to food that has been pickled or soaked in liquid.

1. Very drunkC1informal

   Extremely intoxicated from alcohol consumption.

   Muito bêbado

   • He was completely soused after the party.
   • They got soused on cheap wine.
   • She stumbled home, thoroughly soused.

   Sinônimosblasteddrunkhammeredinebriatedintoxicatedplasteredsloshedsmashedwasted

   Antônimosabstinentclearheadedsober

• Verbo antigo que significa mergulhar em líquido, embeber ou conservar em vinagre; informalmente, também é usado no sentido de beber muito ou embebedar-se.

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.

   Encharcar ou ensopar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrenchdrownimmersesaturatesoaksteepsubmergewet

   Antônimosairblotdehydratedesiccatedraindrysoak upsunwring

2. Dip or immerse brieflyB2informal

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

   Mergulhar brevemente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdipdousedunkimmerseplungesubmerge

3. Drink heavilyC1slang

   To become drunk or to drink alcohol excessively.

   Encher a cara

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboozecarouseguzzleimbibesoakswilltipple

   Antônimosabstain

4. Marinate or pickleB2formal

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

   Marinar ou conservar em salmoura

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrinepicklesoaksteep