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jones
1[ johnz ]
noun
- an addiction, especially to heroin.
- an intense desire; craving.
verb (used without object)
- to have an intense desire for a drug, as during withdrawal (sometimes followed by for or out );
I’ve been clean and sober for a week, but I’m still jonesing for a fix.
- to have a craving for something or someone (sometimes followed by for or out ): Fans of the series were jonesing to get the sequel.
I'm jonesing out on a toasted onion bagel.
Fans of the series were jonesing to get the sequel.
Jones
2[ johnz ]
noun
- ·Dz [an, -s, uh, n], 1798–1858, president of the Republic of Texas.
- 䲹· [key, -see], John Luther Jones, 1864–1900, U.S. locomotive engineer: folk hero of ballads, stories, and plays.
- Chuck Charles Martin Jones, 1912–2002, U.S. film animator.
- Daniel, 1881–1967, English phonetician.
- Ernest, 1879–1958, Welsh psychoanalyst.
- (Everett) Le·Roi [l, uh, -, roi, lee, -roi], original name of Imamu Amiri Baraka.
- Henry Arthur, 1851–1929, English dramatist.
- Howard Mum·ford [muhm, -ferd], 1892–1980, U.S. educator and critic.
- ·· [in, -i-goh], 1573–1652, English architect.
- John Luther Casey, 1864–1900, legendary U.S. locomotive engineer, raised in Cayce, Ky.
- John Paul John Paul, 1747–92, American naval commander in the Revolutionary War, born in Scotland.
- John Win·ston [win, -st, uh, n], 1791–1848, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1843–45.
- Mary Harris Mother Jones, 1830–1930, U.S. labor leader, born in Ireland.
- Quincy (Delight) Q, born 1933, U.S. jazz musician, film composer and producer.
- Robert Edmond, 1887–1954, U.S. set designer.
- Robert Tyre [tahy, uh, r] Bobby, 1902–71, U.S. golfer.
- Rufus Matthew, 1863–1948, U.S. Quaker, teacher, author, and humanitarian.
- Sir William, 1746–94, English jurist, linguist, and Sanskrit scholar.
Jones
/ əʊԳ /
noun
- JonesDaniel18811967MBritishLANGUAGE: phonetician Daniel. 1881–1967, British phonetician
- JonesDaniel19121993MWelshMUSIC: composer Daniel. 1912–93, Welsh composer. He wrote nine symphonies and much chamber music
- JonesDavid18951974MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: artistWRITING: writer David. 1895–1974, British artist and writer: his literary works, which combine poetry and prose, include In Parenthesis (1937), an account of World War I, and The Anathemata (1952)
- JonesDigby (Marritt) Baron1956MBritishBUSINESS: businessmanPOLITICS: politician Digby ( Marritt ). Baron. born 1956, British businessman and politician; director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (2000–06); Minister of State for Trade and Investment (2007–08)
- JonesInigo15731652MEnglishARCHITECTURE: architectTHEATRE: theatre designer Inigo (ˈɪnɪɡəʊ). 1573–1652, English architect and theatrical designer, who introduced Palladianism to England. His buildings include the Banqueting Hall of Whitehall. He also designed the settings for court masques, being the first to use the proscenium arch and movable scenery in England
- JonesJohn Paul17471792MUSScottishMILITARY: naval commander John Paul, original name John Paul. 1747–92, US naval commander, born in Scotland: noted for his part in the War of American Independence
- JonesLe Roi1934MUSWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatistPOLITICS: political figure ( Everett ) Le Roi (ˈliːrɔɪ), Muslim name Imanu Amìri Baraka . born 1934, US Black poet, dramatist, and political figure
- JonesQuincy1933MUSMUSIC: composerMUSIC: trumpet playerMUSIC: conductorMUSIC: record producer Quincy. born 1933, US composer, arranger, conductor, record producer, and trumpeter, noted esp for his film scores and his collaborations in the recording studio with Michael Jackson
- JonesRobert Tyre19021971MUSSPORT AND GAMES: golfer Robert Tyre, known as Bobby Jones. 1902–71, US golfer: won a unique 'grand slam' in 1930 of US Open, US Amateur, British Open, and British Amateur championships
Word History and Origins
Origin of jones1
Idioms and Phrases
see Davy Jones's locker ; keep up (with the Joneses) .Example Sentences
Simon Jones, head of policy at Mind Cymru, said: "Whilst the direction of travel is what we wanted to see, there must now be clear and consistent leadership to deliver on these commitments with urgency and long-term funding."
“I was over at Quincy Jones’ house — and I’m not dropping names, I’m just giving credibility about what I’m saying — I’m asking Quincy, I’m hearing rumors that Marvin was gay ... and I’m like, ‘Was he gay?’ and Quincy is like, ‘Yes.’
Gaye told a biographer in 1982 that he wasn’t interested in men and the singer’s younger sister Zeola Gaye was not at all pleased when Jones alluded to her brother’s sexuality in a 2018 interview.
Vincent Solar said he had voted for Lawler in 2024, when the lawmaker successfully pitched himself as a moderate, winning re-election over former Rep. Mondair Jones, D-N.Y., by about six points.
Prosecutor Andrew Jones said she had suffered serious health and mobility issues, and used a stairlift and a Zimmer frame inside her house.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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