Junkie
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌŋkiː/
Junkie (noun)
- A person who cannot stop using illegal drugs, even when it harms their health, work, or relationships.
- A person who depends on a harmful or risky habit and keeps doing it, even when they want to stop.
Examples
- He is a drug addict, so he looks for junkie friends.
- They avoid a junkie who keeps asking for money.