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fiend
What does fiend mean?
A prisoner with a serious drug addiction, always chasing the next high.
"He turned fiend and started selling off his property for deuce."
Origin
From 'fiend' meaning an addict, as in 'dope fiend.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fiend' mean in prison?
A fiend is an inmate with a serious drug addiction who is always chasing the next high.
Can 'fiend' be a verb?
Yes. To 'fiend' or 'fiend out' can mean to crave a drug intensely, though as a noun it names the addicted person.
Where does 'fiend' come from?
It comes from 'fiend' meaning an addict, as in the older phrase 'dope fiend.'
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