English · Slang Attested

junk sick

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Meaning · English

Experiencing the nausea sometimes suffered by the user of a narcotic the following day, or after the effects of the drug begin to wear off, often with flulike symptoms.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I checked into the hospital junk sick and spent four days there […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “junk sick” mean?

Experiencing the nausea sometimes suffered by the user of a narcotic the following day, or after the effects of the drug begin to wear off, often with flulike symptoms.

Is “junk sick” formal or informal?

junk sick is generally slang.

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