Addiction Definition & Meaning

addiction
noun
  1. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
  2. an abnormally strong craving
  3. (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master; "under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery"

"Addiction" in song lyrics

See how addiction is used in real songs:

  • "Buddha addiction"
    A+ f/ AZ — A+Z
  • "Its the lyrical addiction"
    A+ f/ AZ — A+Z
  • "Rapping was my third addiction"
    Ali Vegas f/ Sleepy Eyes — Invincible

Usage tips for "addiction"

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