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jones

Definition

  • noun: a very strong desire for something or to do something
  • noun: addiction to heroin
  • verb: to have a very strong desire 'for' something or 'to do' something
  • verb: to have a strong desire or craving for something
  • usually used as '(be) jonesing'
  • synonyms: habit

Examples

  • She has a crazy 'jones' [='craving'] for fried chicken.

  • He 'was jonesing for' a cigarette.

  • a basketball/writing 'jones'

Movie quotes

  • (..) You are clear to enter. Welcome to Pizza Planet. Now! Quickly, Sheriff! The air lock is closing. Jones, party of five, your shuttle is now boarding... Hey, Mom, can we have some tokens? Watch where you're going! Sorry. (..)
    1995 Toy Story