junkie
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: junky
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Rats in the front room, roaches in the back / Junkies in the alley with a baseball bat
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An enthusiast of something.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “junkie” mean?
A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.
Is “junkie” formal or informal?
junkie is generally derogatory, slang.