alkie

noun

al·kie ˈal-kē

variants or alky

plural alkies

Synonyms of alkie

slang, often disparaging + offensive

: a person affected by alcoholism : alcoholic

Examples of alkie in a Sentence

became a successful professional despite his reputation as an alkie in college

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alkie was in 1936

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“Alkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkie. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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