“Junkie” or “Junky”—Which to use?

“Junkie” or “Junky”

Overview

junkie / junky are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

junkie: NA

junky: NA

Pronunciation

junkie: jh·AH·ng·k·iy

junky: jh·AH·ng·k·iy

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Examples in Context

Examples of “junkie”

…such as Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie (2005–09) and BBC's Saving Planet…
Adrenaline Junkie focuses on Osbourne's training for…
…the first series of Adrenaline Junkie he began filling in for…
Kelli Williams as Junkie
…own programme, Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie produced by the same production…
…series of Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie.
…business and never tell a junkie even your name.
Stacy Everly as Teenage Junkie

Examples of “junky”

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