Adik (en. Addict)

/ˈadik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is excessively dependent or reliant on something, typically from drugs or vices.
He became an addict after several years of using illegal drugs.
Siya ay naging adik matapos ang ilang taong paggamit ng ilegal na droga.
A person who has an excessive liking for something that causes delays in normal life activities.
Gambling addicts often lose money and time.
Ang mga adik sa sugal ay madalas na nawawalan ng pera at oras.

Common Phrases and Expressions

addicted to drugs
a person who excessively uses drugs.
adik sa droga
gambling addict
a person who excessively plays or bets.
adik sa sugal

Related Words

vice
Habits or behaviors that are harmful and may lead to the destruction of health or life.
bisyo
rehabilitation
Process of recovery from addiction or vice.
rehabilitasyon

Slang Meanings

crazy in love
He's so crazy about you, even when you're not doing anything, you charm him.
Ang adik niya sa'yo, kahit wala kang ginagawa, napapaamo ka niya.
extremely obsessed
He's totally obsessed with that game, he's not even sleeping.
Adik na adik na siya sa laro na yan, hindi na natutulog.
deep involvement
He's really into social media, always online.
Adik siya sa social media, lagi na lang naka-online.