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The word junkie (or junky) was initially used to describe a heroin addict, “junk” being a slang term for heroin. However, as the term gained currency, enthusiasts in any specific area began to call themselves “junkies,” as in the phrases “science fiction junkie” or “political junkie.” Other uses of the term include: crack-junkie meth-junkie glue-junkie hipster-junkie..

The word junkie (or junky) was initially used to describe a heroin addict, “junk” being a slang term for heroin. However, as the term gained currency, enthusiasts in any specific area began to call themselves “junkies,” as in the phrases “science fiction junkie” or “political junkie.”

Other uses of the term include:

  • crack-junkie
  • meth-junkie
  • glue-junkie
  • hipster-junkie..