junkie

Definition

  • noun: a person who uses illegal drugs
  • noun: a narcotics peddler or addict
  • synonyms: addict

Examples

  • a political 'junkie' [=a fan of politics]

  • a heroin 'junkie'

  • a sugar 'junkie'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - All right, who are you working with? Nobody. But I did give all this over to my friend at the He's gonna blow this thing wide open. You're just a junkie. A small town cop who had a really bad week. Took one too many pills this time. You made a mistake coming back here. No, I didn't. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Stranger Things Title: Chapter Eight: The Upside Down Season: 1 Episode 8
  • (..) It couId be worse. -Is this what it's aII about? -Forget it. This what I work for? TeII me. Look at that. A junkie. I got a f$cking junkie for a wife. She don't eat nothing. SIeeps aII day with them bIack shades on. -Wakes up with a QuaaIude... (..)
    1983 Scarface
  • (..) What're ya doing, buddy? You out by yourself? A little date night? Watching your favorite chick flick maybe? Yeah, a little movie called "The Party's Over" Starring you and your junkie girlfriend, and here's the ticket No kidding... that doesn't belong to you. Savin! Help! Help me! (..)
    2013 Iron Man 3