chronic

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈkɹɒnɪk/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Marijuana, typically of high quality.

2 Definition

A condition of extended duration, either continuous or marked by frequent recurrence. Sometimes implies a condition which worsens with each recurrence, though that is not inherent in the term.

3 Definition

A person who is chronic, such as a criminal reoffender or a person with chronic disease.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.

Example Sentences
  • chronic unemployment; chronic poverty; chronic anger; chronic life
2 Definition

Prolonged or slow to heal.

Example Sentences
  • chronic cough; chronic headache; chronic illness
3 Definition

Of a person, suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal.

Example Sentences
  • Chronic patients must learn to live with their condition.
4 Definition

Inveterate or habitual.

Example Sentences
  • He's a chronic smoker.
5 Definition

Very bad, awful.

Example Sentences
  • That concert was chronic.
6 Definition

Extremely serious.

Example Sentences
  • They left him in a chronic condition.
7 Definition

Good, great; "wicked".

Example Sentences
  • That was cool, chronic in fact.