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or alky
as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
became a successful professional despite his reputation as an alkie in college
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alcoholic
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A lot of 'em are ex addicts, alcoholics, a lot of us.—
Outside Online,
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18 Feb. 2026 -
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Alkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alkie. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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