Junkie

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ʌŋki

Alternative forms

• junky

Full definition of junkie

Noun

1. (slang, pejorative) A narcotics addict, especially referring to heroin users.
2. (by extension) An enthusiast of something.English people are travel junkies, but Americans hardly ever leave their state.My uncle is a classic car junkie.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• adrenaline junkie