jones

¹jones

noun \ˈjōnz\

Definition of JONES

1

slang : habit, addiction; especially : addiction to heroin

2

slang : heroin

3

slang : an avid desire or appetite for something : craving

Examples of JONES

1. <that dude had a jones for heroin like you wouldn't believe>
2. <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

Related Words: alcoholism, heroinism, morphinism; habituation, tolerance

Near Antonyms: abhorrence, abomination, allergy, averseness, aversion, disfavor, disgust, disinclination, dislike, disliking, distaste, hatred, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion; apathy, indifference, insouciance, nonchalance, unconcern

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Rhymes with JONES

nones