Synonyms for

Junkie

Verb / ˈdʒʌŋki: / Another word for junkie — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A junkie is a person who is addicted to drugs.

Synonyms & similar words

drugaddict freak addict nut junky addict druggie user abuser fiend dopehead junky junketer junkman junkster junkie-pothead pillhead stoner toxophile

Synonyms by register

Formal

addict dependent abuser

Informal

addict fiend lover nut geek

Literary

devotee enthusiast

Antonyms

abstainer teetotaler sober person disciplined individual self-controlled person

Common collocations

  • drug junkie
  • heroin junkie
  • caffeine junkie
  • work junkie
  • tech junkie
  • news junkie
  • sugar junkie

Word family

noun junkie
adjective junky

Usage note

The term 'junkie' is informal and often considered derogatory, especially when referring to drug addiction. It can also be used informally to describe someone with an excessive enthusiasm for something.

Example sentences

  1. The junkie was shaking and sweating as he waited for his next fix.
  2. The police arrested the junkie for stealing to support his drug habit.
  3. The junkie's family was worried about his health and safety.
  4. The rehab center helped the junkie overcome his addiction.
  5. The junkie's life spiraled out of control due to his drug use.

Quotes

  • I'm a junkie for books, and I'm always reading something.
  • I'm not a junkie anymore, but drugs will always be a part of my life.
  • I was a junkie for years before I finally got clean.

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