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Synonyms of junkie

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Another word for junkie is drug addict. Other synonyms of junkie are addict, abuser, fiend, slave and wastoid.

Synonyms and similar words for junkie

nounA narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.

  • drug addictA person with a chemical or psychological dependency on a drug, especially one which is illegal or improperly procured.
  • addictA person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
  • abuser
  • fiend
  • slave
  • wastoid

nounAn enthusiast of something.

  • aficionadoA person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a particular interest or activity (originally bullfighting); a fan or...
  • enthusiast
  • buffA person who is very interested in a particular subject.
  • amateur
  • devoteeAn ardent enthusiast or admirer.
  • fancier
  • fan
  • freakAn enthusiast, or person who has an obsession with, or extreme knowledge of, something.
  • maniac
  • votarySomeone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.
  • zealot

Meaning of junkie

  1. noun A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.
  2. noun An enthusiast of something.

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Questions about synonyms of junkie

What is another word for junkie?
Junkie has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as drug addict, addict, abuser, fiend, slave, wastoid, aficionado and enthusiast.
What does junkie mean?
Junkie means a narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.

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