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   ad·dict

   /ˈadik(t)/

   noun

   • 1. a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug: "a former heroin addict" Similar abuseruserinformal:junkiedruggydruggiespace cadet-freak-head-fiendtripperhypehypocokeypill poppermethohopheadhoppyneedle manschmeckersnowbirdinformal, dated:druggerdopedopesterjunkersnifterrare:narcotistmorphinistmorphiomaniacetheromaniacviper
   • ▪ an enthusiastic devotee of a specified thing or activity: "a self-confessed chocolate addict" Similar enthusiastfanfanaticloverdevoteeaficionadomasterwizardadherentfolloweradmirerinformal:bufffreaknutfiendmaniacacegeekjockfundi

   Word Origin early 20th century: from the obsolete verb addict, which was a back-formation from addicted.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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