noun
- a person who regularly uses illegal drugs
Usage: informal; sometimes offensive
Examples
- The school counselor helped former druggies get back on track.
- He was labeled a druggie after being caught with marijuana.
- The rehabilitation center specializes in helping druggies recover.
- She didn’t want to be seen as a druggie by her parents.
- The movie portrayed the struggles of teenage druggies.
- Many druggies find it difficult to maintain steady employment.