JUNKIE


Meaning of JUNKIE in English

I. ˈjəŋkē, -ki noun

( -s )

Etymology: junk (I) + -ie

1. : junkman II

2. or junky -es “ slang : a narcotics peddler or addict

II. noun

: a person who derives great pleasure from or is dependent on something

sports junkies

computer junkies

an ideal book for opera fans and glitter junkies — Anthony Burgess

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.