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junkie

/dʒʌŋkiː/ noun · British & US
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What does junkie mean?

noun

A person who uses or is addicted to a particular substance, especially a drug. A person who is enthusiastic or obsessive about something.

Example

"The junkie had been on the streets for weeks, searching for his next fix."

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