spunion

English

Etymology

Blend of spun out +‎ onion.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈspʌnjən/
• Rhymes: -ʌnjən

Noun

spunion (plural spunions)

1. (slang, derogatory) A person who is spun out, most often as a result of excessive drug use.
   • 2003, Bruce Wagner, I'll Let You Go, page 94:

     "Mother fuck you, spunion! Old crackhead bitch! ” He lowered a fist down on the dog's spine and the thing trundled off.

   • 2009, J. J. Colagrande, Headz, page 154:

     I forget her name, but I'm not surprised the spunion lost her dog. Last time I seen her she looked like she was going to suck some for nitrous.

   • 2013, Carl Cole, The Melody of Motion: Following Phish and Widespread Panic, page 48:

     Then the spunion showed up. He was sweating profusely.