What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bachelor being slimy and being inclined to insobriety (9)" mean?

The definition is "being inclined to insobriety". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym="Bachelor") + OOZINESS (synonym="being slimy") = BOOZINESS; definition: "being inclined to insobriety" The answer is BOOZINESS.

Bachelor being slimy and being inclined to insobriety (9)

Times Cryptic #29108 | 24 Across | 2024-12-24 flower

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