Jonesing

Created by Unknown User (wlf1), last modified by Unknown User (spe1) on Nov 20, 2012

Jonesing: v. to crave or desire something, often as the result of an addiction, as in "Man, I’m really jonesing for a ciagarette."  Although this word was previously listed as archaic, it has experienced a revival; however, the context of its use is now usually tongue-in-cheek.As of 2012, 50% of students surveyed know this word. 0% believe it is of local origins.(Endress, G-M, 2012)

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