Alky

Pronunciation: /ˈælki/

Definitions of alky

noun a slang term for an alcoholic

Example Sentences

A1 An alky is a slang term for an alcoholic.

A2 The party was full of alkies, drinking and having a good time.

B1 She struggled with her addiction and was labeled as an alky by her friends.

B2 The support group helped him overcome his struggles as an alky.

C1 The documentary shed light on the challenges faced by alkies in society.

C2 Despite his reputation as an alky, he managed to turn his life around and become sober.

Examples of alky in a Sentence

formal The scientist identified the presence of an alky group in the chemical compound.

informal I heard that guy is a bit of an alky, always drinking at the bar.

slang She's been acting like a total alky lately, always partying and getting wasted.

figurative His addiction to work has turned him into an alky for success.

Grammatical Forms of alky

• past tense: alkied
• plural: alkies
• comparative: more alky
• superlative: most alky
• present tense: alky
• future tense: will alky
• perfect tense: have alkyed
• continuous tense: is allying
• singular: alky
• positive degree: alky
• infinitive: to alky
• gerund: alkying
• participle: alkied

Origin and Evolution of alky

First Known Use: 1915 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'alky' originated as a slang term in the early 20th century in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who is addicted to alcohol, the term 'alky' has evolved to also describe someone who frequently consumes alcohol or is known for their excessive drinking habits.