jones

n. a very strong feeling that you want or need something immediately.

n. an intense craving or addiction, originally referring to narcotics but now applied to any strong desire.

“I have a serious jones for some spicy food right now.”

“After three weeks on a strict diet, he realized he had a massive jones for a double cheeseburger.”

American English · Slang · Informal

v. to want something very much, especially when you feel you cannot wait.

v. to experience a powerful desire or physiological craving for a specific substance or experience.

“I've been jonesing for a cup of coffee all morning.”

“By the end of the long flight, most of the passengers were jonesing for a chance to stretch their legs.”

American English · Slang · Informal

n. a very common last name in English-speaking countries, especially Wales.

n. a common patronymic surname of Welsh origin, meaning 'son of John'.

“Mr. Jones is the new science teacher at our school.”

“The Jones family has lived in this valley for generations, dating back to the early nineteenth century.”