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druggy

druggy

1 8.6
Having a look or feel that reminds people of illegal substance use
  • adjective
  • /ˈdrʌɡi/
  • NSFW
translation icon : psicodélico
  • A bunch of druggy weirdos putting on the ritz for some big scientist who’s probably also a druggy weirdo, if the truth be known.

Examples

  • The musician played a series of druggy chords that created a surreal atmosphere during the concert.

  • I love to watch him articulate that inarticulate, disaffected, druggy surfer dude with an innocent silence, a vulnerable stare, and his long, lean body, within which I believe lies a heart as cold as ice.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • The movie is frankly disapproving of the druggy misanthropy of its main character.

    Blog text (8)
  • He was hanging in a nightclub called Blazing and boasting about being a druggy hipster.

  • The CEO needs to be irreverent, possibly have a distinctive hairstyle, and most importantly, a modern day hippie druggie vibe.

  • A bunch of druggy weirdos putting on the ritz for some big scientist who’s probably also a druggy weirdo, if the truth be known.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • I mean, sure, the film's sarcastic, druggy tone obviously meant I wouldn't be too sad about anything (especially with a title that promises the death of its next-to-main character), but I still enjoyed going on the ride, unlike Pilgrim, where after 40 minutes I felt I had seen enough.

    Blog text (28)
  • The film's druggy visuals made it feel like a vivid dream, captivating the audience with its bizarre imagery.

  • He wore a druggy style of clothing, characterized by bright colors and psychedelic patterns that echoed the counterculture.

Synonyms

druggie
vsdruggy
  • Offensive
1 9.2

Having the look or behavior of people who use illegal drugs

describes general qualities or atmosphere linked to drug culture rather than people

Antonyms

228 4.6

Not using illegal drugs

71 3.1

Helps your body and mind stay healthy

How Druggy

druggy
  • NSFW
1 8.6
seedy
  • Informal
26 6.1
sketchy
  • Informal
25 7.6

Surface Forms

druggy positive

Morphology

druggy = drug (semi-transparent) = drug + y

The suffix '-y' indicates a quality, but the specific cultural connotation is not directly inferred.

Etymology

Druggy is built from drug + -y, meaning 'like' or 'full of', and drug originally named substances that change the mind or body. That is why druggy describes a style, place, or look that feels connected to drug use, for example 'trippy' art or a smoky club atmosphere.