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Get "jonesy" It has something to do with addition. Can anyone explain, or how the term originated

get "jonesy"

It has something to do with addition. Can anyone explain, or how the term originated

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profitbob Answered:

Jonesing is the slang term for the symptoms of withdrawal for an addict.  It is normally used when they are late getting a "fix" or dose of whatever drug they use.

Where the term comes from I don't know.  It has been in use since at least the 1960s.

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