jones
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noun \ˈjōnz\Definition of JONES
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slang : heroin
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slang : an avid desire or appetite for something : craving
See Examples of JONES
- <that dude had a jones for heroin like you wouldn't believe>
- <I have a real jones for a milk shake.>
Origin of JONES
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1965
Related to JONES
- Synonyms
- dependence (also dependance), habit, addiction [slang], monkey
Rhymes with JONES
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intransitive verbDefinition of JONES
slang : to have a strong desire or craving for something <he was jonesing for a drink>
First Known Use of JONES
1974
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biographical name \ˈjōnz\Definition of JONES
Anson 1798–1858 pres. of the Republic of Texas (1844–46)
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Daniel 1881–1967 Eng. phonetician
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Howard Mumford 1892–1980 Am. educ. & critic
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In*i*go \ˈi-ni-ˌgō\ 1573–1652 Eng. architect
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John Paul 1747–1792 originally in full John Paul Am. (Scot.-born) naval officer
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Quincy 1933– Am. composer, bandleader, & producer
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