What does -holic mean?
-holic means Denotes one who has an addiction to or indulgence in the substance or activity of the stem word..
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Denotes one who has an addiction to or indulgence in the substance or activity of the stem word..
Trump was also a horndog, a braggart, and a social-media-holic—just like voters were.
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-holic means Denotes one who has an addiction to or indulgence in the substance or activity of the stem word..
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Trump was also a horndog, a braggart, and a social-media-holic—just like voters were.
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