jonesing

to have a strong need, desire, or craving for something.
see also: jones

Sheeeit beeeitch after smokin' dat weed I'm jonesing for some grub!

Shaniqua is mad jonesing for Rasheed, dat bitch follow him around everywhere.

by Nick D March 18, 2003

craving; wanting

I'm jonesing for some sushi.

by krystal August 13, 2003

the act of needing something badly. Usually related to chemical dependency.

by Grant November 8, 2002

Exhibiting a strong craving or desire for something eaten, imbibed, or taken as a drug. Comes from opiate culture.

Man, I'm *really* jonesing for a cup of coffee right about now.

by Dennis October 10, 2003

After Jones Alley, NYC 1960's. Craving for addiction.

by SLBear May 11, 2010

comes from neighborhood crack addict/favorite local "Mr. Jones" of Madison, Wisconsin who would wander State Street looking to score.

You wanna go downtown? You look like you're jonesing real bad.

by ElScorcho July 30, 2007

Jonesing is a word created by someone who referred to those behaving like the addicts on Jones Street in New York City...in need of a fix.

The dude was jonesing for a joint.

by Spitfire59 August 17, 2019