hopheads

Definition of hopheadsnext
plural of hophead, slang
as in addicts
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally in the early 20th century hopheads were people one expected to find only in the netherworld of jazz

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Recent Examples of hopheads Hardcore hopheads additionally had the option to purchase tickets to a weekend kickoff beer dinner or one of several beer tastings, including a rare, barrel-aged and high ABV session. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • The woman begs for help with homeless drug addicts.
    Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
  • AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.
    Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Vote here The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2026
  • That bill allows internet users to see what is being collected about them, tell companies to delete it, and stop companies from selling or sharing their data.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026

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“Hopheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopheads. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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