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Definition of smackhead

smackhead

/ˈsmæk.hɛd/
smack · head
Plural:smackheads
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• noun

1

A person who is addicted to or habitually uses heroin (slang, derogatory).

Example

"The gritty drama depicts the harsh realities faced by a recovering smackhead trying to rebuild his life."

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Word Nuance & Usage

This is a strongly derogatory slang term used primarily in informal registers to stigmatize individuals struggling with heroin addiction; it should be avoided in formal, clinical, or respectful contexts.

• Rhymes for smackhead

• Nearby Words

smack
smackdown
smacker
smackhead
smacking
small
small-eyed snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a compound of 'smack' (mid-20th-century American slang for heroin, likely from Yiddish 'shmek', meaning a sniff or pinch of tobacco) and '-head', a productive slang suffix denoting a habitual drug user.

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