love jones

English

Alternative forms

• love Jones, Love Jones

Etymology

From love +‎ jones (“addiction”).

Noun

love jones (plural love joneses)

1. (slang) An intense, addiction-like craving or desire for love, especially romantic love.
   • 2016, Howard West, AGAPE: A Book of Love, page 23:

     The addict in love wants their pusher near to avoid love joneses (i.e. withdraws.) Love joneses have in some cases led to suicide and even murder.