barkey

Bär-kee

Definitions

1. noun

A variant spelling of ‘barkey’ can refer to a person who has a liking for bars or a person who lives in a bar or tavern, often in a whimsical or poetic sense.

“The local poet was known as the barkey of the town, always attending the weekly poetry readings at the local tavern.”

Synonyms

  • barfly
  • tavernkeeper

Antonyms

  • straight-laced
  • temperance advocate