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Arkie
[ahr-kee]
noun
Slang: Usually Disparaging and Offensive.
a term used to refer to a migrant worker originally from Arkansas.
a term used to refer to a native or inhabitant of Arkansas.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Arkie1
First recorded in 1925–30; Ark(ansas) + -ie
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Example Sentences
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Arkie's ashes are buried there, as are Brett's and several pet dogs - all in secret locations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Imagine a full-grown Arkie not knowing.
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