English Explanatory Dictionary

junkie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.
  2. An enthusiast of something.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒʌŋki/ En-au-junkie.ogg

Word forms

junkie junkies junky

Etymology

From junk (“narcotic drug”) + -ie.

Synonyms

drug addict addict abuser fiend slave wastoid aficionado enthusiast buff amateur devotee fancier fan freak junkie maniac votary zealot

Derived words

adrenaline junkie cyberjunkie junkiedom junkiehood junkieness momentum junkie technojunkie tuna junkie
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