English Explanatory Dictionary

-holic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Denotes one who has an addiction to or indulgence in the substance or activity of the stem word.
  2. Denotes being addicted to or indulging in the substance or activity of the stem word.

Word forms

-holic -aholic -oholic

Etymology

Rebracketing of alcoholic.

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