Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
holic
Noun
/həˈlɪk/
Definition
A suffix used to denote a person who has a strong affinity or addiction to a particular activity or thing.
Examples
- Workaholic: A person who is addicted to working and finds it hard to take breaks.
- Shopaholic: Someone who has an excessive urge to shop and often can’t control their spending.
- Foodaholic: A person who has an uncontrollable obsession with eating or food.
Meaning
The term ‘holic’ comes from the word ‘alcoholic’ and is often used to describe someone who is obsessed or overly interested in something.
Synonyms
- Obsessive
- Addict
- Enthusiast
