Despite its humorous connotation, "aholic" can sometimes trivialize serious addictions.
No exact match translations found for 'aholic' in telugu.
Word 'aholic' in Other Languages
- aholic in Assamese অসমীয়া
- aholic in Bengali বাংলা
- aholic in Bodo बड़ो
- aholic in Dogri डोगरी
- aholic in English
- aholic in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- aholic in Hindi हिन्दी
- aholic in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- aholic in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- aholic in Konkani कोंकणी
- aholic in Maithili মৈথিলী
- aholic in Malayalam മലയാളം
- aholic in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- aholic in Marathi मराठी
- aholic in Nepali नेपाली
- aholic in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- aholic in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- aholic in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- aholic in Santali
- aholic in Sindhi سنڌي
- aholic in Tamil தமிழ்
- aholic in Telugu తెలుగు
- aholic in Urdu اُردُو
aholic
Part of Speech
Suffix
Pronunciation
IPA: /əˈhɑːlɪk/
Definitions
- Denoting a person addicted to or obsessed with something, often humorously or informally.
- Examples: workaholic, shopaholic.
Usage Examples
- "He's such a workaholic that he never takes a day off."
- "Being a shopaholic has left her with piles of unused clothes."
Etymology
Derived from the word "alcoholic," replacing "alco-" with other nouns or activities to denote addiction or obsession.
Synonyms
- Fanatic
- Obsessive
Antonyms
- Moderate
- Casual
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | -adicto | /aˈdik.to/ |
| Hindi | -होलिक | /hoˈlɪk/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /əˈhɒlɪk/
American English: /əˈhɑːlɪk/
Historical Usage
First used in the mid-20th century, humorously combining "alcoholic" with other words to create neologisms.
Cultural Nuances
The suffix "-aholic" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe modern obsessions or hobbies.