"druggie" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɹʌɡi/ Audio: En-au-druggie.ogg Forms: druggies [plural]
Rhymes: -ʌɡi Etymology: From drug + -ie. Etymology templates: {{af|en|drug|-ie|id2=person associated}} drug + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} druggie (plural druggies)
  1. (derogatory, slang) A drug addict or abuser. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: druggy

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