love jones
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Meaning · English
An intense, addiction-like craving or desire for love, especially romantic love.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I got a love jones for your body and your skin tone
Five minutes alone, I'm already on the bone
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 “love jones” mean?
An intense, addiction-like craving or desire for love, especially romantic love.
Is “love jones” formal or informal?
love jones is generally slang.