Dope Fiend

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Pronunciation: /doʊp fiːnd/

Definitions of dope fiend

noun a person who is addicted to drugs, especially heroin

Example Sentences

A1 The police arrested a dope fiend for possession of illegal substances.

A2 The neighborhood is wary of the dope fiend who hangs around the park.

B1 The rehabilitation center offers programs to help dope fiends overcome their addiction.

B2 The documentary shed light on the struggles of a former dope fiend trying to rebuild their life.

C1 The novel delves deep into the psyche of a dope fiend and explores the root causes of addiction.

C2 Despite his troubled past as a dope fiend, he has now become a successful advocate for addiction recovery.

Examples of dope fiend in a Sentence

formal The police arrested a known dope fiend for possession of illegal substances.

informal I heard that guy is a real dope fiend, always looking for his next fix.

slang That dope fiend is always chasing the dragon, never satisfied.

figurative Beware of becoming a mental dope fiend, addicted to negative thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of dope fiend

past tense

dope fiended

plural

dope fiends

comparative

more dope fiend

superlative

most dope fiend

present tense

dope fiends

future tense

will dope fiend

perfect tense

have dope fiended

continuous tense

are dope fiending

singular

dope fiend

positive degree

dope fiend

infinitive

to dope fiend

gerund

dope fiending

participle

dope fiended

Origin and Evolution of dope fiend

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'dope fiend' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person addicted to narcotics, the term 'dope fiend' has evolved to encompass a broader range of substance abuse and addiction issues.