love jones

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Etymology[edit]

From love +‎ jones (“addiction”).

Noun[edit]

love jones (plural love joneses)

  1. (slang) An intense, addiction-like craving or desire for love, especially romantic love.
    • 2016, Howard West, AGAPE: A Book of Love, page 23:
      The addict in love wants their pusher near to avoid love joneses (i.e. withdraws.) Love joneses have in some cases led to suicide and even murder.
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