druggie

or drug·gy

[ druhg-ee ]

noun

, Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

, plural drug·gies.

1. a habitual user of drugs, especially a narcotic or illicit drug.

druggie

/ ˈdrʌɡɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   a drug addict

Word History and Origins

Origin of druggie¹

First recorded in 1965–70; drug ¹ + -ie

Example Sentences

Mr. Ex, mentioned earlier, came from the dating apps, as did Mr. Druggie, Mr. Boastful and Mr. Touchy.

From Seattle Times

Sugarman had never heard of Denver, but sensed the singer would allay NBC’s concerns about druggie rock stars and made him the host of the pilot.

From Los Angeles Times

“When I was an interior designer in Wichita,” she recalled to the Times, “I was a druggie and life didn’t go well. I’d call in sick a lot, making excuses just so I could do coke.”

From Washington Post

“A druggie, an alcoholic, all the rest of the stuff I am not ashamed of,” Fury said.

From Seattle Times

“Druggie bums would destroy it,” predicted Robert Price of Atascadero.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• addict
• drug user
• substance abuser
• user