alkies

[ˈælkiz]

alkies Definition

a slang term for an alcoholic or someone who is addicted to alcohol.

Using alkies: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alkies" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was known to be one of the alkies in the neighborhood.

  • Example

    The support group is for alkies who want to quit drinking.

  • Example

    She lost her job because of her addiction to alcohol and being an alkie.

alkies Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alkies

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Summary: alkies in Brief

'Alkies' [ˈælkiz] is a slang term for an alcoholic or someone who is addicted to alcohol. It is often used informally to refer to someone who drinks excessively or has a problem with alcohol. Synonyms include 'alcoholic', 'drunkard', 'lush', and 'sot'. Examples of its use include 'He was known to be one of the alkies in the neighborhood.' and 'The support group is for alkies who want to quit drinking.'