Joneses


jones

J0060800 (jōnz) Slang n.1. Heroin.2. An addiction or craving.intr.v. jonesed, jones·ing, jones·es To have an eager or intense desire: was jonesing for caffeine.
[Perhaps from the name Jones.]

Jones

J0060800 (jōnz) Family of American jazz musicians, including Henry (1918-2010), known as "Hank," a pianist best known as a member of the Columbia Broadcasting System house band (1959-1974); his brother Thaddeus Joseph (1923-1986), known as "Thad," a cornetist, flugelhorn player, and composer who wrote extensively for Count Basie's orchestra; and his brother Elvin Ray (1927-2004), a drummer best known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet (1960-1965).

Jones•es

(ˈdʒoʊn zɪz)

n.pl. Idioms: keep up with the Joneses, to compete socially with one's neighbors or associates, esp. by buying the things they have. [1925–30]