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Definition of alkie

alkie

/ˈæl.ki/
al · kie
Plural:alkies
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• noun

1

A person who suffers from alcoholism or habitually drinks alcohol to excess (slang, often derogatory).

Example

"The play's protagonist is a recovering alkie struggling to rebuild his relationships with his family."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Alkie" (also spelled "alky") is an informal, often derogatory slang term; in clinical, formal, or respectful contexts, "person with alcohol use disorder" or "alcoholic" should be used instead.

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• Nearby Words

alix
alkali
alkaline
alkie
alky
all
all right

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a colloquial shortening of "alcoholic" combined with the familiar suffix "-ie".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alkie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alkie
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