addict

Definition

  • noun: a person who is not able to stop taking drugs
  • verb: to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively
  • synonyms: lsd user

Examples

  • The clinic provides counseling for (drug) 'addicts'.

  • a television 'addict' [='junkie']

  • a heroin/cocaine/crack 'addict'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hey, beat it, spook. This don't concern you. Who you calling spook, peckerwood? THUG : Listen, guys... ...I don't want to mess with no reefer addicts, okay? MARVIN: Get home to your mama, boy. THUG : Biff! THUG : Hurry, Biff! MARTY: Let me out of here! Reginald, where are your keys? (..)
    1985 Back to the Future