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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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The whisky priest, an alcoholic who has broken most of his vows, is the sole remaining active priest in the state.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026 -
But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Alkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alkie. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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