junkie
5 synonyms for junkie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone addicted to a drug, especially heroin.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
junky
drug addict
How to use junkie
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
heroin junkie
adrenaline junkie
news junkie
The drug-addiction sense can sound harsh or stigmatising; the "enthusiast" sense (news junkie, adrenaline junkie) is casual and generally not offensive.
Etymology
Formed from junk (in its drug sense) plus the informal suffix -ie.
Full origin of junkie →Frequently asked questions
What does “junkie” mean?
The word “junkie” means someone addicted to a drug, especially heroin. In plain terms, a drug addict, or informally, anyone hooked on something they can't get enough of.
How do you pronounce “junkie”?
“Junkie” is pronounced JUHNG-kee (/ˈd͡ʒʌŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “junkie” in a sentence?
Here is “junkie” used in a sentence: “The clinic treats junkies trying to get clean.”
What part of speech is “junkie”?
“Junkie” is a noun.
Is “junkie” a common word?
“Junkie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “junkie” have?
“Junkie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone addicted to a drug, especially heroin.
