alky

[ al-kee ]
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noun,plural al·kies.Slang.
  1. Disparaging and Offensive. a person with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder; an alcoholic.

Origin of alky

1
First recorded in 1840–50; respelling of alc(ohol) + -y2

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British Dictionary definitions for alky

alky

alkie

/ (ˈælkɪ) /


nounplural -kies
  1. slang a heavy drinker or alcoholic

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