Alky
an alcoholic.
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Historical Examples
Thought I’d meander up the Hill with this old bloat alky, and drop in to see the show.
The Three Partners Bret Harte
noun (pl) -kies
(slang) a heavy drinker or alcoholic
noun
Alcohol
Inferior or bootleg whiskey (1920s+)
A chronic alcoholic
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