hopheads

Definition of hopheadsnext
plural of hophead, slang
as in addicts
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally in the early 20th century hopheads were people one expected to find only in the netherworld of jazz

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hopheads Hardcore hopheads additionally had the option to purchase tickets to a weekend kickoff beer dinner or one of several beer tastings, including a rare, barrel-aged and high ABV session. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopheads
Noun
  • AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
    Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • However, the addicts among you do have second-screen options.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For all those reasons and more, Reddit users are furious with the change, griping about the move in a barrage of angry posts.
    Jon Christian, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026
  • About 270 providers who the platform’s users can reach out to are located within Orland Park, and more than 15,000 are in broader Cook County.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hopheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopheads. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster