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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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