bouse I. \ˈbüz, ˈbau̇z\ archaic variant of booze II. verb orbowse\ˈbau̇z\ (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: origin unknown transitive verb nautical: to pull or haul by means of a tackle; also: to haul well taut and belay (as a purchase) — usually used with taut intransitive verb nautical: to bouse something — usually used with taut