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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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This time, Hal is running a support group for recovering alcoholics (and not exactly with compassion).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 July 2025 -
The music video takes place in a rural setting, where three vulnerable characters — a depressed teenager, an alcoholic, and a fisherman — who are all invited to the table, feel embraced, and celebrate as a community.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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“Alkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alkie. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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