Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ʊsi] (IPA) 
Bousy is a less common spelling of the word "boozy". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈbuːzi/. The "oo" sound corresponds to the IPA symbol /uː/, while the "z" sound is represented by /z/. The "y" at the end is added to indicate the adjective form of the word. "Boozy" means drunk or habitually drinking alcohol. While "bousy" may still be understood, "boozy" is the more commonly used and accepted spelling.
Bousy is an adjective used to describe someone who is slightly intoxicated or inebriated. It refers to a state of mild drunkenness, where an individual may have consumed enough alcohol to experience a slight euphoric and disorienting effect.
The word bousy can also describe behavior or actions that are influenced by alcohol consumption. For example, if someone is talking loudly, stumbling, or displaying other signs of impairment due to alcohol, they can be described as being bousy.
The term bousy is often used in a light-hearted and colloquial manner, and it is not considered as derogatory or offensive. It is typically used to describe individuals who may have had a few drinks but are not heavily drunk.
Bousy is derived from the noun "booze," which is a colloquial term for alcoholic drinks, typically referring to liquor or spirits. The adjective form adds a descriptive element to the noun, emphasizing the condition or state induced by consuming these drinks.
In summary, bousy is an adjective used to describe someone who is mildly intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol, characterized by a slight euphoria and impaired coordination. It is a casual and non-offensive term often used in informal situations or everyday conversations.
See Boose.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
