Definition of an adrenaline junky

adrenaline junky

noun

• someone who seeks out or craves exciting, often dangerous activities for the resulting adrenaline rush it gives them.

  You've gone skydiving three times this month. You're such an adrenaline junkie.

  Last edited on Aug 25 2010. Submitted by Dave G. from Centreville, VA, USA on Apr 16 2005.

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