alky
[ al-kee ]
/ ˈæl ki /
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noun, plural al·kies.Slang.
Disparaging and Offensive. a person with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder; an alcoholic.
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Words nearby alky
Alkmaar, alko, Alkoran, alkoxide, alkoxy, alky, alkyd, alkyd resin, alkyl, alkylate, alkylating agent
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Thought I'd meander up the Hill with this old bloat Alky, and drop in to see the show.
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British Dictionary definitions for alky
alky
alkie
/ (ˈælkɪ) /
noun plural -kies
slang a heavy drinker or alcoholic
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