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Arkie

[ ahr-kee ]

noun

, Slang: Usually Disparaging and Offensive.
  1. a term used to refer to a migrant worker originally from Arkansas.
  2. a term used to refer to a native or inhabitant of Arkansas.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Arkie1

First recorded in 1925–30; Ark(ansas) + -ie
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Example Sentences

Arkie's ashes are buried there, as are Brett's and several pet dogs - all in secret locations.

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That sorrow multiplied dramatically when the couple's only daughter, Arkie, died of cancer less than a decade later, aged 37.

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Arkie was due to have her wedding in the garden, but when the day came, was just too ill to make it down the steps.

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And the time spent with Grandpa showing you how to use that new .410 was an important part of growing up for many an Arkie.

Imagine a full-grown Arkie not knowing.

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