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jones definition

jones (jōnz)

noun

  1. an addiction to a drug, specif. to heroin
  2. any strong or compulsive craving

Etymology: < slang term jones, thing

Jones definition

Jones (jōnz)

  1. Jones, (Walter) David 1895-1974; Eng. writer & artist
  2. (jōnz)
    Jones, Howard Mumford (mum′fərd) 1892-1980; U.S. educator & critic
  3. (jōnz)
    Jones, Inigo (in′i gō′) 1573-1652; Eng. architect & stage designer
  4. Jones, John Paul (born John Paul) 1747-92; Am. naval officer in the Revolutionary War, born in Scotland

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jones Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • say: It says jones in europe to find oil cheap car insurance in nc on the issue.

Adjective modifier

  • tony: TONY JONES: Is there any comparison between the suicide bombers and the September 11 suicide bombers?

Modifies a noun

  • rjones: Gets under way it's been a online message boards jones rjones journalsentinelcom.

Noun used with modifier

  • kim: Posted By: kim jones Date: Monday, 25 June 2001, at 8:39 a.m. Pretty poor displays at the weekend!
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