Jan 10, 2005 00:19
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English term
to jones
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Now what exactly is "to jones" or "jonesing"? I mean, I've heard this a few times, but always in a very non-formal context. Does it mean several things? Can someone give me a few good examples of this "jonesing"?
Just a question that has been bothering me and would like to know an answer. Thanks.
Just a question that has been bothering me and would like to know an answer. Thanks.
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3 +2 | definition |
Denyce Seow
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5 +7 | to crave/vomit/feel withdrawal symptoms |
bigedsenior
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5 +2 | two more |
Ines Garcia Botana
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4 | to experience sexual desire or be addicted to drugs |
Kim Metzger
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4 -1 | keeping up with the Jones' |
Anna Maria Augustine (X)
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definition
be jonesing for sth = to want something very much:
- I'm jonesing for a coffee - can we take a break?
http://www.freesearch.co.uk/dictionary/jonesing
Jonesing -- definition: to have a strong need, desire, or craving for something
urbandictionary.com
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You might find this interesting...
\"The use of jones in the sense \'crave\' is a rather recent development. The first meaning was \'a craving for heroin\', attested in the early 1960s; the sense \'a craving of any kind\' developed by 1970.\"
http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19961031
- I'm jonesing for a coffee - can we take a break?
http://www.freesearch.co.uk/dictionary/jonesing
Jonesing -- definition: to have a strong need, desire, or craving for something
urbandictionary.com
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You might find this interesting...
\"The use of jones in the sense \'crave\' is a rather recent development. The first meaning was \'a craving for heroin\', attested in the early 1960s; the sense \'a craving of any kind\' developed by 1970.\"
http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19961031
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Will Matter
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Thanks.... :-)
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NancyLynn
: exactly! origins in drug use
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Thanks.... :-)
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to experience sexual desire or be addicted to drugs
A. Jones is Samuel Jones, a lawyer sometimes called Father of the New York Bar. He owned the land on which Great Jones Street now runs and bequeathed the property to the city with the caveat that any street that ran through the land be named for him.
In 1789 a street was opened there, but New York already had a Jones Street in Greenwich Village. So the new street was named Great Jones Street because it was wider than the norm.
In his desire to be remembered, Jones may have linked himself with a different aspect of the city's culture. The slang term "jones," meaning an addiction to drugs, is said to have originated among addicts who lived in Great Jones Alley, off Great Jones Street, between Broadway and Lafayette Street.
(extract from the "New York Times" site, article by Ed Boland, Jr)
http://www.yaelf.com/slang.shtml
1. jones
a drug addiction(does not come from a name, see also skag jones)
A jones can take a lot of money out of saving. This is another reason no to do drugs.
Source: Light Joker, Dec 9, 2004
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2. Jones
Can be used as a verb (Jonesing) or a noun (a jones). Describes a state in which one experiences strong desire or attraction, often of a sexual nature. Equiv. "to fancy" "crushing on" "to want"
She's been jonesin him for months.
He's got a major jones for her.
Source: JediAndi, Apr 4, 2003
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jones&defid=9...
In 1789 a street was opened there, but New York already had a Jones Street in Greenwich Village. So the new street was named Great Jones Street because it was wider than the norm.
In his desire to be remembered, Jones may have linked himself with a different aspect of the city's culture. The slang term "jones," meaning an addiction to drugs, is said to have originated among addicts who lived in Great Jones Alley, off Great Jones Street, between Broadway and Lafayette Street.
(extract from the "New York Times" site, article by Ed Boland, Jr)
http://www.yaelf.com/slang.shtml
1. jones
a drug addiction(does not come from a name, see also skag jones)
A jones can take a lot of money out of saving. This is another reason no to do drugs.
Source: Light Joker, Dec 9, 2004
click to vote
link
send
redefine
remove
quality control
2. Jones
Can be used as a verb (Jonesing) or a noun (a jones). Describes a state in which one experiences strong desire or attraction, often of a sexual nature. Equiv. "to fancy" "crushing on" "to want"
She's been jonesin him for months.
He's got a major jones for her.
Source: JediAndi, Apr 4, 2003
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jones&defid=9...
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keeping up with the Jones'
This is one of the meanings. Keeping up with their financial level, usually.
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to crave/vomit/feel withdrawal symptoms
From the Berkeley Slang Dict
jonesing v 1. to vomit. 2. to be on crank. Submitted by Michael David, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 12-14-1996. 3. to feel withdrawal symptoms, especially from a drug. ("He was jonesing for a smoke.") Submitted by Doug, Ohio, USA, 04-06-1997. 4. to crave something, not necessarily a drug. ("Man, I'm jonesing for a kiss!") vomit under the influence of drugs withdrawal crave
From:http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~wrader/slang/j.html
jonesing v 1. to vomit. 2. to be on crank. Submitted by Michael David, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 12-14-1996. 3. to feel withdrawal symptoms, especially from a drug. ("He was jonesing for a smoke.") Submitted by Doug, Ohio, USA, 04-06-1997. 4. to crave something, not necessarily a drug. ("Man, I'm jonesing for a kiss!") vomit under the influence of drugs withdrawal crave
From:http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~wrader/slang/j.html
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Anna Maria Augustine (X)
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thx, Anna
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Marian Greenfield
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thx, Marian
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Tehani
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thx, Tehani
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NGK
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thx, Norbert
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rangepost
: More or less-To Crave s/t
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thx, rangepost
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Mark Xiang
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agree |
NancyLynn
: yep - to be craving a drug
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two more
(Slang) extreme strong wish; extreme passion as "having the jones for someone"
jones
noun. Drugspeak for an addict's habit.
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Jones
a craving for something; it is said to come from Jones Alley in Manhattan where junkies used to live. E.g.: baseball Jones: needing baseball
love Jones: a dire craving for someone
jonesing for some MJ: wanting some marijuana:\"I got a love Jones for your body and skin tone\" -- Method Man & Mary J. Blidge (You are all I need [1994])
jones
noun. Drugspeak for an addict's habit.
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Jones
a craving for something; it is said to come from Jones Alley in Manhattan where junkies used to live. E.g.: baseball Jones: needing baseball
love Jones: a dire craving for someone
jonesing for some MJ: wanting some marijuana:\"I got a love Jones for your body and skin tone\" -- Method Man & Mary J. Blidge (You are all I need [1994])
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Anna Maria Augustine (X)
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Thank you, Anna
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NancyLynn
: drugspeak.
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Thank you, Nancy
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Discussion
But when someone actually takes the last slice, can't you say, "you're jonesing on the pizza"? I think that usage is out there somewhere.