hooked on
idiom
1
: addicted to (a drug)
He got hooked on drugs at an early age.
2
: very interested and enthusiastic about (something)
He's hooked on skiing.
She got hooked on the show after watching one episode.
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At the time, late cofounder Steve Jobs was in his early 20s and strapped for cash, but hooked on the idea that everyone should be able to own a home computer.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
My boyfriend was by then also hooked on Harry Potter (as everyone on earth was, seemingly).
—Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Where the argument falls flat, and where FIFA went wrong, is with a lack of specialized offerings for loyal fans — or for potential fans who could use a cheap ticket to soak up an unforgettable experience and get hooked on the sport.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
He's currently hooked on Apple TV's Pluribus and is getting increasingly disturbed at where the show will go next.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
My boyfriend was by then also hooked on Harry Potter (as everyone on earth was, seemingly).
—Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Where the argument falls flat, and where FIFA went wrong, is with a lack of specialized offerings for loyal fans — or for potential fans who could use a cheap ticket to soak up an unforgettable experience and get hooked on the sport.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
He's currently hooked on Apple TV's Pluribus and is getting increasingly disturbed at where the show will go next.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Hooked on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hooked%20on. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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