loady

or load·ie

[ loh-dee ]

noun

, Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

, plural load·ies.

1. a person who is a habitual user of alcohol or drugs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loady¹

First recorded in 1975–80; load (apparently from loaded “intoxicated,” or get a load on “become intoxicated”) + -y ²

Example Sentences

Dere was allus a fuss in de house iffen I never had no 'loady'.

From Project Gutenberg

Ole lady living den, and when I git home she low is I got any 'loady' (something to eat).

From Project Gutenberg