noun
- a person who is addicted to alcohol; an alcoholic
Usage: informal; sometimes considered offensive
Examples
- He struggled with his drinking and eventually admitted he was an alky.
- The support group helped many alkies get sober.
- She didn't want to become an alky like her father.
- The clinic treats alkies and other substance abusers.
- He's been sober for five years after years of being an alky.