Arkie
Americannoun
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a term used to refer to a migrant worker originally from Arkansas.
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a term used to refer to a native or inhabitant of Arkansas.
Etymology
Origin of Arkie
First recorded in 1925–30; Ark(ansas) + -ie
Example Sentences
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That sorrow multiplied dramatically when the couple's only daughter, Arkie, died of cancer less than a decade later, aged 37.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2019
Arkie was due to have her wedding in the garden, but when the day came, was just too ill to make it down the steps.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2019
And the time spent with Grandpa showing you how to use that new .410 was an important part of growing up for many an Arkie.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 24, 2018
"Then you don't know that you are wicked; you only know that Arkie told you so!"
From Donal Grant, by George MacDonald by MacDonald, George
He was at work in his room in the warm evening twilight, when Davie came running to his door, and said Arkie was coming up after him.
From Donal Grant, by George MacDonald by MacDonald, George
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