Alfie

[ al-fee ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Alfred.

Example Sentences

I like to see the beauty and good in most things, until something gives me a reason not to—that’s where myself and Alfie differ.

From Time

Obviously, because of that background, Alfie’s a little cynical when it comes to the romance of Paris, but by the end, he’s fallen in love with both Emily and the city.

From Time

As far as getting into character, Alfie’s role is to capture the sense of being lonely in a city.

From Time

It sounds like you’ve adopted Emily’s attitude about Paris in real life, rather than Alfie’s.

From Time

Well, during the first season Alfie, Richard, and several of the men got naked—although not all the way.

From The Daily Beast

Expect to leave the tribute happily humming the haunting notes of “Alfie” and not minding any raindrops falling on your head.

From The Daily Beast

I would have to say that the importance of what “Alfie” says, its meaning.

From The Daily Beast

Or a song like “Alfie,” the lyrics came first because it had to be about what the movie was about.

From The Daily Beast

After Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) lay siege to Winterfell in Season 2, he was betrayed by his own men and Winterfell was burned.

From The Daily Beast

Alfie, our housekeeper, had gone out for the day, and we had no expectation of her being able to return through such a snow-storm.

From Project Gutenberg

Alfie took copious notes, occasionally interrupting Tom or Roger or Astro to ask a pointed question.

From Project Gutenberg

They talked for nearly four hours before Alfie was finally satisfied that he knew all the facts.

From Project Gutenberg

Alfie looked at Roger calmly and in a clear voice asked, "Cadet Manning, did you strike the first blow?"

From Project Gutenberg

The three cadets surrounded little Alfie and pommeled him playfully in their joy at seeing another cadet.

From Project Gutenberg