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junkie

The correct spelling is junkie.

How to pronounce junkie

/ˈdʒʌŋki/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʒʌŋki/

Say it like: Jun-kee

The correct spelling is junkie. A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user. For example: "English people are travel junkies, but Americans hardly ever leave their state."

Usage Examples

English people are travel junkies, but Americans hardly ever leave their state.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.
  2. 2.(by extension) An enthusiast of something.

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