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fix

72 8.4
An amount of a drug that someone strongly wants
  • noun
  • /fɪks/
  • NSFW
translation icon : dosis
  • I had to have my daily fix of Lexi Ruby.

It was just short fix, drugs, sex, gambling.

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Examples

  • It's a great way to get your chocolate fix without all the pesky chewing.

    Blog text (8)
  • If she missed her fix, you learned to stay far out of her way.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • I could really use a good fix.

  • A lot of people spend all this money on healthcare, on pills, on things to make this instant fix in their lives.

  • One good fix of OxyContin would last you about eight hours.

    Academic text (2006)
  • He needs his daily dose of heroin, his constant fix.

  • After weeks of trying to quit, she finally gave in and took her fix.

  • The junkie's next fix was just a few blocks away, and he was desperate to get there.

Synonyms

hit
vsfix
  • NSFW
109 9.5

A single dose of a drug taken at one time

is a dose that is craved and often given by injection

Antonyms

abstinence
  • NSFW
63 6.4

Choosing not to do things like drinking alcohol or having sex

Idioms

in a fix
  • Informal
3 7.6

In a difficult situation that makes you unsure what to do

9.6

Punish someone for something they did to you

Take action now while things are good

Compounds

27 4.2

A fast temporary solution that only works for a short time

next fix
  • NSFW
3 9.9

The next dose of an addictive drug that a person badly wants

2 3.0

A place that repairs household things like clocks and toasters

1 3.4

A small job to make something look or work better

fix-up
  • Informal
1 3.8

An arrangement for two people to meet so they can begin dating

6.3

A sudden strong feeling of excitement and energy in a thrilling or stressful situation

fix-up
  • Slang
8.8

A dishonest plan to make a result unfair in a game or election

6.6

A quick temporary solution made without care for small details

How Strong

to overdose
  • NSFW
47 4.8
fix
  • NSFW
72 8.4
hit
  • NSFW
109 9.5
dose
345 3.3
trace
492 3.3

Surface Forms

fix singular
fixes plural

Etymology

The noun fix for a drug dose likely grew from the idea of satisfying a need or making someone stable, so a 'daily fix' is the dose that eases a craving.