alkie

plural alkies · alternative alchie · alternative alchy · alternative alky

1. informalAn alcoholic.

   You want to know what it's like to be an alkie, don't you, boy?

   1966, Edward Albee, A Delicate Balance

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   Also, she fed patients who were unable to feed themselves and, occasionally, dealt with an alkie who treated a patient badly.

   1994, Faye Morgan, Riding the Gold Curve

   Synonyms: drunkard