Word: Addict, is verb, noun and adjective?

PiplotIs an adjective the word "addict".

I think you mean: Is the word "addict" an adjective?

The answer is no. It's a noun or a verb. A person who is addicted is an addict.

In the phrase "addict radio", the noun "addict" modifies the noun "radio". Compound nouns are common in English.

CJ

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CalifJimverb

Isn’t addicted an adjective, though?

Inconsistently, Dictionary.com calls it an adjective in to be addicted to drugs yet gives the example addicted to video games under the verb category. I really can’t see it as anything but an adjective.

Aspara GusIsn’t addicted an adjective, though?

I would say so. Yes. I didn't see the word "addicted" anywhere in the original question though, so I didn't mention it in my reply.

CJ

CalifJimI would say so. Yes. I didn't see the word "addicted" anywhere in the original question though, so I didn't mention it in my reply.

Ah, you said It’s a noun or a verb, so I assumed that addicted in your example was meant to be a verb. And I can’t say I’ve ever encountered addict used as a verb.

Aspara GusI can’t say I’ve ever encountered addict used as a verb.

Nothing on COCA?

Google has examples. I can't quote them, but one was something like "Junk food manufacturers are trying to addict us to chemicals".

CJ

CalifJimNothing on COCA?

A few.

CalifJim"Junk food manufacturers are trying to addict us to chemicals".

Right. I probably have heard it then.

It’s curious to note that I can’t find one dictionary that gives a verb example for the word. Just adjectives.