Arkie

American  

[ahr-kee] / ˈɑr ki /

noun

Slang: Usually Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a term used to refer to a migrant worker originally from Arkansas.

2. a term used to refer to a native or inhabitant of Arkansas.

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Etymology

Origin of Arkie

First recorded in 1925–30; Ark(ansas) + -ie

Example Sentences

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

"What a good man you must be, Mr. Grant!—Mustn't he, Arkie?" sobbed Davie.

From Donal Grant, by George MacDonald by MacDonald, George

"Race me up the stair, Arkie," said Davie, when they came to the foot of the spiral.

From Donal Grant, by George MacDonald by MacDonald, George