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    Jones, or "jonesing", is a phrase used when someone wants something now, and can't wait. I believe my wife calls IGS (Instant Gratification Syndrome)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jake_S View Post
    ..... my wife calls IGS ...
    The Politacally correct way to say "Jonesing"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jake_S View Post
    Jones, or "jonesing", is a phrase used when someone wants something now, and can't wait. I believe my wife calls IGS (Instant Gratification Syndrome)


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    I believe it is a slang word that junkies use when they need a fix and can't get it as in 'I'm jonesing for some smack."
    Animo non astutia

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    Maybe a servant's name was Jones and when a rich person wanted something they would call "Jones!!"........probably not.
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