1. present participle of bowse; to drink heavily or excessively
Usage: informal; chiefly British
2. present participle of bowse; to haul or pull with a rope or tackle
Usage: nautical; archaic

1. the act of drinking heavily or carousing
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• They spent the evening bowsing at the pub.
• The sailors were bowsing and singing sea shanties.
• He's known for his bowsing habits on weekends.
• The crew began bowsing the cargo onto the ship.
• After a long week, they indulged in some bowsing with friends.