Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
junkie
noun
/ˈdʒʌŋki/
Definition
A person who is addicted to a particular substance or activity, often used in reference to drug users.
Examples
- After years of struggling, he finally sought help and left the life of a junkie behind.
- She’s a film junkie and watches movies every weekend.
Meaning
The term junkie is commonly used to describe someone who is dependent on drugs or who is overly enthusiastic about a hobby or activity.
Synonyms
- addict
- freak
- enthusiast
