adjective

jonesing

Jonesing (adjective) means suffering withdrawal, or desperately craving something. Example: “By day three off caffeine, he was seriously jonesing.”

adjective

Suffering withdrawal, or desperately craving something.

"By day three off caffeine, he was seriously jonesing."

"She's jonesing for a cigarette after every meal."

How to use jonesing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBadly wanting something you're used to having, almost like withdrawal.

When to use it

Informal; from the verb/noun "jones".

Common pairings

jonesing for a smoke jonesing hard

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What does “jonesing” mean?

The word “jonesing” means suffering withdrawal, or desperately craving something. In plain terms, badly wanting something you're used to having, almost like withdrawal.

How do you use “jonesing” in a sentence?

Here is “jonesing” used in a sentence: “By day three off caffeine, he was seriously jonesing.”

What part of speech is “jonesing”?

“Jonesing” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of jonesing?

"jonesing" (adjective) means suffering withdrawal, or desperately craving something.