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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};

    [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|};

    [Noun]  | "addicts" 


    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 "




    2: a person with a strong and habitual liking for something;


      * e.g., " ... science-fiction addicts who eagerly await each new installment in the series "




    [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 "




    2: a person with a strong and habitual liking for something;


      * e.g., " ... science-fiction addicts who eagerly await each new installment in the series "




     [ "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!" 

     [ "addicting" ]

    1: a misusage of the intended "addictive" by an uneducated/retarded individual.

      * e.g.,  ... "Most Addicting Flash Game You'll Play This Week" 

     [ "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... 

     [ "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. 

     [ "Addicting" ]

    1: What people say sometimes when they really mean to say "addictive"

      * e.g.,  ... Dude That shit is addicting! 

     [ "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. 

     [ "addicting" ]

    1: Moron usage of 'addictive', used by latter-day illiterati unable to tell the right side up of a book.

      * e.g.,  ... 'That game is so addicting!' 

     [ "Addicted" ]

    1: A state were a person just wants one object super badly, and can't get enough of it.

      * e.g.,  ... I am addicted to soda. 

     [ "addictable" ]

    1: a word in which i said for 15 years before my friends decided it was time to correct me

      * e.g.,  ... Me: I love this game, its so addictable!! 

     [ "addicting" ]

    1: Incorrect usage of the intended word "addictive" used by some fucking moron on Digg.

      * e.g.,  ... "Most Addicting Flash Game You'll Play This Week" 

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