crime junkie
/kraɪm ˈdʒʌŋki/
Very CommonSomeone who is addicted to true crime content, or the popular podcast by the same name.
Context usually makes it clear whether someone means the show or the identity. Self-identifying as a crime junkie is almost always affectionate.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Crime Junkie covered this case last year and Ashley broke down the suspect list better than any doc has | The podcast provided a more thorough analysis of a case than documentary coverage. | reddit, 2022 |
| 02 | am a crime junkie in both senses. I listen every Monday and I have opinions about every case. | Using the podcast name and the identity label simultaneously. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | my sister got me into Crime Junkie and now I can't run without a murder in my ears | Getting addicted to the podcast and incorporating it into everyday routines. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 04 | there are two types of people: those who know what Crime Junkie is and crime junkies | A joke implying that anyone who has heard of the podcast immediately becomes a fan. | x, 2022 |
Use it when
- Referring to the podcast Crime Junkie by name.
- Describing someone who consumes a lot of true crime content.
- Self-identifying as a dedicated true crime fan.
Do not use it when
- You want a term that excludes the podcast association.Use “true crime girlie” instead.
Crime junkie vs true crime girlie
crime junkie
Crime junkie is tied to the specific podcast and also functions as a fan identity.
VS
true-crime-girlie
True crime girlie is a broader personality label for anyone into the genre, with no specific podcast association.
Origin and context
Crime Junkie launched in 2017 and became one of the top true crime podcasts globally, reaching tens of millions of downloads per month. The show's name was adopted as a loose identity label by its listeners and by true crime fans broadly.
- First seen
- 2017
- Confidence
- high
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https://slang.fyi/crime-junkieUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0