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jones

1

[ johnz ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)
  1. an addiction, especially to heroin.
  2. an intense desire; craving.


verb (used without object)

  1. to have an intense desire for a drug, as during withdrawal (sometimes followed by for or out );

    I’ve been clean and sober for a week, but I’m still jonesing for a fix.

  2. to have a craving for something or someone (sometimes followed by for or out ): Fans of the series were jonesing to get the sequel.

    I'm jonesing out on a toasted onion bagel.

    Fans of the series were jonesing to get the sequel.

Jones

2

[ johnz ]

noun

  1. An·son [an, -s, uh, n], 1798–1858, president of the Republic of Texas.
  2. Ca·sey [key, -see], John Luther Jones, 1864–1900, U.S. locomotive engineer: folk hero of ballads, stories, and plays.
  3. Chuck Charles Martin Jones, 1912–2002, U.S. film animator.
  4. Daniel, 1881–1967, English phonetician.
  5. Ernest, 1879–1958, Welsh psychoanalyst.
  6. (Everett) Le·Roi [l, uh, -, roi, lee, -roi], original name of Imamu Amiri Baraka.
  7. Henry Arthur, 1851–1929, English dramatist.
  8. Howard Mum·ford [muhm, -ferd], 1892–1980, U.S. educator and critic.
  9. In·i·go [in, -i-goh], 1573–1652, English architect.
  10. John Luther Casey, 1864–1900, legendary U.S. locomotive engineer, raised in Cayce, Ky.
  11. John Paul John Paul, 1747–92, American naval commander in the Revolutionary War, born in Scotland.
  12. John Win·ston [win, -st, uh, n], 1791–1848, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1843–45.
  13. Mary Harris Mother Jones, 1830–1930, U.S. labor leader, born in Ireland.
  14. Quincy (Delight) Q, born 1933, U.S. jazz musician, film composer and producer.
  15. Robert Edmond, 1887–1954, U.S. set designer.
  16. Robert Tyre [tahy, uh, r] Bobby, 1902–71, U.S. golfer.
  17. Rufus Matthew, 1863–1948, U.S. Quaker, teacher, author, and humanitarian.
  18. Sir William, 1746–94, English jurist, linguist, and Sanskrit scholar.

Jones

/ dʒəʊnz /

noun

  1. JonesDaniel18811967MBritishLANGUAGE: phonetician Daniel. 1881–1967, British phonetician
  2. JonesDaniel19121993MWelshMUSIC: composer Daniel. 1912–93, Welsh composer. He wrote nine symphonies and much chamber music
  3. JonesDavid18951974MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: artistWRITING: writer David. 1895–1974, British artist and writer: his literary works, which combine poetry and prose, include In Parenthesis (1937), an account of World War I, and The Anathemata (1952)
  4. JonesDigby (Marritt) Baron1956MBritishBUSINESS: businessmanPOLITICS: politician Digby ( Marritt ). Baron. born 1956, British businessman and politician; director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (2000–06); Minister of State for Trade and Investment (2007–08)
  5. JonesInigo15731652MEnglishARCHITECTURE: architectTHEATRE: theatre designer Inigo (ˈɪnɪɡəʊ). 1573–1652, English architect and theatrical designer, who introduced Palladianism to England. His buildings include the Banqueting Hall of Whitehall. He also designed the settings for court masques, being the first to use the proscenium arch and movable scenery in England
  6. JonesJohn Paul17471792MUSScottishMILITARY: naval commander John Paul, original name John Paul. 1747–92, US naval commander, born in Scotland: noted for his part in the War of American Independence
  7. JonesLe Roi1934MUSWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatistPOLITICS: political figure ( Everett ) Le Roi (ˈliːrɔɪ), Muslim name Imanu Amìri Baraka . born 1934, US Black poet, dramatist, and political figure
  8. JonesQuincy1933MUSMUSIC: composerMUSIC: trumpet playerMUSIC: conductorMUSIC: record producer Quincy. born 1933, US composer, arranger, conductor, record producer, and trumpeter, noted esp for his film scores and his collaborations in the recording studio with Michael Jackson
  9. JonesRobert Tyre19021971MUSSPORT AND GAMES: golfer Robert Tyre, known as Bobby Jones. 1902–71, US golfer: won a unique 'grand slam' in 1930 of US Open, US Amateur, British Open, and British Amateur championships
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jones1

1965–70; origin uncertain; perhaps from the family name Jones ( def ), or from “keeping up with the Joneses ( def ), ” or from Great Jones Alley in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, frequented by drug addicts
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Idioms and Phrases

see Davy Jones's locker ; keep up (with the Joneses) .
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Example Sentences

Since 26 November 2004, it has hosted world-class performances from entertainers including Van Morrison, Derren Brown, Rhod Gilbert, and even Welsh legend, Sir Tom Jones.

From BBC

Keegan Jones’ 34-yard kickoff return to start the game was wiped out by holding on Ty Lee.

Schmidt, who won three Six Nations titles in six years as Ireland boss, replaced Eddie Jones following Australia's disastrous World Cup campaign.

From BBC

In a pre–social media era, eating alongside Indiana Jones’ whip or the steering wheel from Titanic was about as close as you could get to your favorite cinematic heroes and heartthrobs.

From Slate

The meditative sleep stories that transport the listener to far-flung destinations en route to the Land of Nod are accompanied by ambient music and narrated by host Tom Jones, who first began “Get Sleepy” as a local radio show in southern England.

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