Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌŋki/
noun a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically drugs
A1 He is a junkie for chocolate, always craving more.
A2 The junkie was caught stealing money to support his addiction.
B1 The junkie's family staged an intervention to help him overcome his drug dependency.
B2 Despite his struggles, the junkie managed to stay clean for over a year.
C1 The former junkie now works as a counselor helping others with addiction issues.
C2 After years of battling his demons, the junkie finally found peace in sobriety.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a junkie
A1 She is a junkie for romantic comedies.
A2 He's a junkie for fast food, he can't resist a burger or fries.
B1 The company hired a social media junkie to handle their online presence.
B2 She's a self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie, always seeking out new adventures.
C1 The art collector was a junkie for rare pieces, constantly searching for new additions to his collection.
C2 As a music junkie, he had an extensive vinyl collection spanning multiple genres and eras.
formal The rehabilitation center specializes in treating drug addicts and junkies.
informal I heard he used to be a junkie but has been clean for years now.
slang She's a total junkie for reality TV shows.
figurative He's a junkie for adrenaline, always seeking out extreme sports and risky activities.
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