Meanings
nounnarcossism (uncountable)
- uncountableThe narcissistic mindset associated with satisfying one's addictions or urges.
Origin
Blend of narco- + narcissism, coined by Avital Ronell in her book Crack Wars: Literature, Addiction, Mania (1992).
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APA
narcossism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/narcossism
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“narcossism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/narcossism. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “narcossism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/narcossism.
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