alky

[ al-kee ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural al·kies.

1. Disparaging and Offensive. a person with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder; an alcoholic.
2. alcohol.

alky

/ ˈælkɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   a heavy drinker or alcoholic

Word History and Origins

Origin of alky¹

First recorded in 1840–50; respelling of alc(ohol) + -y ²

Example Sentences

Thought I'd meander up the Hill with this old bloat Alky, and drop in to see the show.

From Project Gutenberg

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• drunk
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