noun

crackhead

KRAK-hehd

Crackhead (noun) means a person addicted to crack cocaine. Example: “The documentary followed a former crackhead through recovery.”

noun

A person addicted to crack cocaine.

"The documentary followed a former crackhead through recovery."

Informal, often used jokingly: someone who acts foolishly or whose reasoning makes no sense.

"Only a crackhead would think that plan could work."

How to use crackhead

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone addicted to crack cocaine, or, in casual slang, someone acting foolish.

When to use it

Very informal and can be considered derogatory in the addiction sense; use with care.

Word forms

crackheads plural

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Rhymes for crackhead

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crackhead” mean?

The word “crackhead” means a person addicted to crack cocaine. In plain terms, someone addicted to crack cocaine, or, in casual slang, someone acting foolish.

How do you pronounce “crackhead”?

“Crackhead” is pronounced KRAK-hehd (/ˈkɹæk.hɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “crackhead” in a sentence?

Here is “crackhead” used in a sentence: “The documentary followed a former crackhead through recovery.”

What part of speech is “crackhead”?

“Crackhead” is a noun.

How many meanings does “crackhead” have?

“Crackhead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person addicted to crack cocaine.