Synonyms

junkie

American

[juhng-kee] / ˈdʒʌŋ ki /

Or junky

noun

Slang.

Disparaging and Offensive. a person addicted to drugs, especially one addicted to heroin.
a person with an insatiable craving for something.

a chocolate junkie.
an enthusiastic follower; fan; devotee.

a baseball junkie.

junkie British

/ ˈdʒʌŋkɪ /

noun

an informal word for a drug addict, esp one who injects heroin into himself

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noun

junkies

plural

Etymology

Origin of junkie

First recorded in 1920–25; junk ³ + -ie

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THE ART JUNKIE: Fred Couples was amazed by his most recent visit to the White House as Presidents Cup captain.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2013

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junkie

noun

noun

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noun

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Origin of junkie

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