Druggy Meaning in English
word
ˈdrʌɡi
DRUG-ee
dɹˈʌɡi
DRUG-ee
Definition
A slang term for a person who regularly uses illegal drugs, often with negative or disrespectful meaning. Sometimes can also describe something that looks or feels like it is drug-influenced.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often offensive or disrespectful. Mainly refers to someone addicted to drugs; can also describe psychedelic styles ("druggy music"). Not appropriate in formal contexts; use with caution. Don't confuse with 'drugged' (medicated) or 'drug user' (neutral).
Spanish: drogadicto - drogota (informal, peyorativo)Portuguese (BR): drogado - nóia (informal, pejorativo)Portuguese (PT): drogado - toxicodependente (informal, pejorativo)Chinese (Simplified): 瘾君子 (贬义)Chinese (Traditional): 癮君子 (貶義)Hindi: नशेड़ी (अपमानजनक)Arabic: مدمن مخدرات (عامية، سلبي)Bengali: মাদকাসক্ত - নেশাখোরRussian: наркоман - наркоманкаJapanese: ドラッグ中毒者 - 薬物中毒者Vietnamese: dân nghiện - nghiện (ma túy)Korean: 약물중독자 - 마약쟁이Turkish: uyuşturucu bağımlısı - serseri (uyuşturucu)Urdu: نشئی - منشیات کا عادیIndonesian: pecandu - pemakai narkoba
Example Sentences
He looks like a druggy.
basic
People called him a druggy at school.
basic
His clothes are a bit druggy.
basic
I don't want to hang out with druggies all night.
natural
That movie has a real druggy vibe.
natural
Her paintings are so colorful and druggy.
natural