Quote Originally Posted by Carolina Kiltman View Post
As a relative newcomer, what is the origin of the term Jonesing, for waiting in great anticipation (apparently not always patiently!)?
Wiktionary has refs going back to 1965 of "Jones" as slang for heroin.

Also "Ed Boland, in The New York Times, March 2002, attributes the term to heroin addicts who frequented Great Jones Alley in New York City between Broadway and Lafayette High School. . ." although that smacks (sorry) of urban legend.

Other Wiki refs show its slide over time into general usage as seen here on XMTS.

Only thing I truly Jones for is a winning lottery ticket!