English Explanatory Dictionary

Alibi Ike

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is always ready to provide excuses for shortcomings, errors, or other difficulties.

Word forms

Alibi Ike Alibi Ikes

Etymology

From the principal character in "Alibi Ike" (1915), a short story by Ring Lardner Sr., and a subsequent film (1935) of the same name.

Synonyms

apologist

Related words

Dapper Dan doubting Thomas Gentleman Jim gloomy Gus good-time Charlie lazy Lawrence nervous Nellie nervous Purvis plain Jane Silent Sam slick Rick sneaky Pete
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