Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alky

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.34 in modern English

Syllables: alky
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of alkie.

Example Sentences

"No, when an alky blacks out, he keeps doing things. An alky in a blackout is a busy little devil."
"Once an alky, always an alky, that's what they say."

Inflected Forms

alkies (plural)

Synonyms

alcoholic dipsomaniac boozer lush soaker souse

Questions

What does alky mean?: Alternative spelling of alkie.

How to pronounce alky

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