Also means
junkie
Usage Note
Toxico is an informal clipping of toxicomane (drug addict). It is used colloquially and can be perceived as pejorative; the full form toxicomane is preferred in medical or social-work contexts. Gender follows the person referred to — un toxico, une toxico.
Examples
"Il fréquentait des toxicos dans ce quartier."
Natural Translation
He hung around addicts in that neighbourhood.

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