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Jonesing

Definition:

Jonesing, commonly used in slang, refers to a strong desire or intense craving for something.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: jones
• Verb (infinitive): to jones
• Adjective: jonesing
• Adverb: jonesingly

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A strong craving or yearning for something.

Example sentence:

I've had a jones for ice cream all day, so I'm going to indulge myself and buy a tub.

Sense 2 (Verb):

To feel a strong longing or desire for something.

Example sentence:

Ever since he started his diet, he has been jonesing for a slice of pizza.

Sense 3 (Adjective):

Describing the state of craving or longing for something.

Example sentence:

She was feeling jonesing for adventure, so she booked a spontaneous trip.

Sense 4 (Adverb):

Describing the act of craving or yearning in an intense manner.

Example sentence:

She looked at the delicious cake jonesingly, desperately wanting a piece.

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