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Definition of crackhead

crackhead

/ˈkrækˌhɛd/
crack · head
Plural:crackheads
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crackhead Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

(slang, derogatory) A person who is habitually addicted to smoking crack cocaine.

Example

"The documentary interviewed a former crackhead who had been clean and sober for over a decade."

2

(slang, derogatory) A person who behaves in an erratic, irrational, or foolish manner.

Example

"Some crackhead in a sports car nearly ran the red light and hit us at the intersection."

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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is slang and strongly pejorative when referring to a person with a substance use disorder; in clinical or formal contexts, neutral phrasing such as 'person with a substance use disorder' is preferred.

• Rhymes for crackhead

• Nearby Words

cracker
crackerjack
crackers
crackhead
crackhouse
cracking
crackle

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crackhead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crackhead
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