narcossism

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What does narcossism mean?

The narcissistic mindset associated with satisfying one's addictions or urges.

Where does narcossism come from?

Blend of narco- + narcissism, coined by Avital Ronell in her book Crack Wars: Literature, Addiction, Mania (1992).

How to pronounce narcossism

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