First Known Use: 1965
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1jones
noun \ˈjōnz\
: a very strong desire for something or to do something
Full Definition of JONES
2
slang : heroin
3
slang : an avid desire or appetite for something : craving
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Origin of JONES
origin unknown
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- Synonyms
- dependence (also dependance), habit, addiction [slang], monkey
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2jones
verb
: to have a very strong desire for something or to do something
Full Definition of JONES
intransitive verb
slang : to have a strong desire or craving for something <he was jonesing for a drink>
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First Known Use of JONES
1974
Jones
biographical name \ˈjōnz\
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Anson 1798–1858 pres. of the Republic of Texas (1844–46)
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Howard Mumford 1892–1980 Am. educ. & critic
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In*i*go \ˈi-ni-ˌgō\ 1573–1652 Eng. architect
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John Paul 1747–1792 originally in full John Paul Am. (Scot.-born) naval officer
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Quincy 1933– Am. composer, bandleader, & producer
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