addict

/ˈæd.ɪkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: addicts · addicting

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.

Noun

Examples

a heroin addict

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An adherent or fan (of something).

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To make (someone) become devoted to a given thing or activity; to cause to be addicted.

Verb

Examples

His genius addicted him to the study of antiquity.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “addict” mean?

A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.

Is “addict” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.