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Junky Definition & Meaning

junky
noun
  1. a narcotics addict
  2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; "a golf addict"; "a car nut"; "a bodybuilding freak"; "a news junkie"

"Junky" in song lyrics

See how junky is used in real songs:

  • "So I fiend for the funk like a dope-fiend junky"
    2 Live Crew — So Funky
  • "So I just fiend for the funk like a dope-fiend junky"
    2 Live Crew — So Funky
  • "Shaking and baking MC's like a junky"
    D-Nice — Crumbs on the Table

Usage tips for "junky"

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Frequently asked questions

What does junky mean?
a narcotics addict someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; "a golf addict"; "a car nut"; "a bodybuilding freak"; "a news junkie"
What part of speech is junky?
Junky is a noun.
How many definitions does junky have?
Junky has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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