hooked on
phrase
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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Kids, just like their parents, are hooked on smartphones and social media apps, getting their attention spans fried by short form videos and infinite scrolling.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
The brand’s Vitamin C Cream is another product my mother is officially hooked on.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
The brand’s Vitamin C Cream is another product my mother is officially hooked on.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hooked on
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“Hooked on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hooked%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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