hophead

Definition

A drug addict.

Etymology

From hop + -head.

Example Sentences

• "For the alcoholic there are numerous substitutes: a period of intense diversion and excitement, pressing need for rest, hypnotic sedatives, sleep. Not for the hophead. Sedatives don't touch it; he can't rest; he can't even sleep."
• "“Oed,” looking at her puzzled, “you don't get addicted. It's not like you're some hophead. You take it because it's good. […]"
• "Why should we all go around on tiptoe forever pretending the kid's not a hophead?"