Meaning & use
druggie
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An informal, often disparaging term for a person who habitually uses illegal drugs.
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The old park had a reputation for druggies hanging around after dark.
He didn't want his kids labeled as druggies just because they experimented once.
A note on using this word
An informal and often disparaging label; more neutral terms like 'substance user' are preferred in professional or clinical contexts.
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