junkie
Americannoun
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Disparaging and Offensive. a person addicted to drugs, especially one addicted to heroin.
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a person with an insatiable craving for something.
a chocolate junkie.
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an enthusiastic follower; fan; devotee.
a baseball junkie.
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Erush said, “He’s a soccer junkie. He wants to learn, he’s hungry for information. If he scores, he wants to score again.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2023
“I was looking for excitement. I’m a deal junkie. I didn’t need the money.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2021
“He seems to rise to the occasion. It’s like he doesn’t have a heartbeat. He’s kind of an adrenaline junkie. He surfs a lot. The closer role fits him.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2019
“He’s a feedback junkie. If you ever said, ‘I went to your hotel.
From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2017
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