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[Noun] | "ad*dict" | \ ˈa-(ˌ)dikt \
1: one exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity
2: one strongly inclined to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly
Origin: 1899 ;
Derivative of {see: |addict:2|addict:2};
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[Verb] | "ad*dict" | \ ə-ˈdikt \
1: to cause addiction in (someone)
Origin: 1612 ;
Earlier, "to give over, surrender, apply or devote (oneself) habitually," borrowed from Latin addictus, past participle of addīcere "to assign (property), make over, hand over, surrender," from ad- {see: |ad-|ad-} + dīcere "to speak, say" {mat|diction|};
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[Noun] | "addict"
1: a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally;
* e.g., " ... an inspiring story about addicts who seek help and manage to kick their habit "
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[ "addict" ]
1: A person who spends an inordinate amount of his or her resources on trivial things, such as the computer game "Everquest"
* e.g., ... Nigel Anderson is an addict.
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[ "addict" ]
1: Someone who is obsessed with something. They would do almost anything to get at whatever they are addicted to. It can be very unhealthy and become extremely serious.
* e.g., ... Bob: hey you've been on the computer for quite a while. Maybe it's time to give it a break?
Cassie: NO WAY. I'm on facebook, can't you see I'm extremely busy creeping on people?!
Bob: OK Cassie, I didn't want to do this but were going to have to have an intervention. The first step is admitting you have a problem and that is: you are a facebook addict.
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[ "addict" ]
1: a person whose desire for something is obsessive and abusive in nature
* e.g., ... Bill is such an addict, all he does is get high and drunk.
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[ "addict" ]
1: see "mavispoo"
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[ "addiction addict" ]
1: A weird addiction to any/all programs, documentaries, e.t.c. featuring the sad existences of drug, alcohol, sex, OCD's, and any other addict.
* e.g., ... "Man, we need to do an 'intervention' on Bill; All he ever talks about is "Intervention" or "Hoarders." "What an addiction addict!"
# 6 - { addicting:2420010 }
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[ "addicting" ]
1: a misusage of the intended "addictive" by an uneducated/retarded individual.
* e.g., ... "Most Addicting Flash Game You'll Play This Week"
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[ "Addiction" ]
1: CONTINUED USE, DESPITE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES
That goes way beyond cocaine. That could mean continued use of anything.
Addiction isn’t just the use of chemicals such as nicotine, alcohol and heroin. It’s bigger than that.
Examples of addictions: Internet, Porn, Binge Eating/Watching, Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, etc.
* e.g., ... Friend: Do you have a porn addiction?
[ "Addiction" ]
2: Again, the true and simple definition of addiction is - continued use, despite adverse consequences.
Read more here: drjud.com/habit-loops-everyday-addictions/
* e.g., ... Me: *nervous* Um... No, I just...
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[ "Addicting" ]
1: A word that isn't actually a word. It is used by illiterate fucks who really mean "Addictive."
* e.g., ... Stranger- Coffee is really addicting.
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[ "Addicting" ]
1: What people say sometimes when they really mean to say "addictive"
* e.g., ... Dude That shit is addicting!
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[ "addiction" ]
1: a compulsive habit that people obtain through repitition.
* e.g., ... Eric: Why can't people stop smoking. It isn't that hard. They should have some self control.
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