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where does the saying "love jones" come from and what does it mean? is it complete just to say "love jones"
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(n) A craving for something. It is said to come from Jones Alley in Manhattan where junkies used to live. E.g.: "Baseball Jones": needing baseball, "love Jones": a dire craving for someone, "Jonesing for some MJ": wanting some marijuana. I got a love Jones for your body and skin tone" -- Method Man & Mary J. Blidge (You are all I need [1994]).
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