The bar was filled with old alkies reminiscing about the good old days.
lonely alky
Frequency:
30
%
The lonely alky sat at the bar, nursing his drink.
recovered alky
Frequency:
25
%
She used to be a heavy drinker, but now she's a recovered alky.
Idiomatic Expressions for alky
Phrase: happy alky
Meaning: a sarcastic term used to describe someone who appears to be overly cheerful or drunk
Usage: She was acting like a happy alky at the party last night.