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Junkie
01
a person who is heavily dependent on illegal substances such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine
Offensive
Examples
The alley was often frequented by junkies looking for their next fix.
His addiction turned him into a junky, struggling to break free from the drugs.
02
someone obsessed with something
Examples
He ’s a total coffee junkie.
She ’s a workout junkie — always at the gym.
