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caffeinism

[ ka-fee-niz-uhm, kaf-ee-niz-, kaf-ee-uh- ]

noun

  1. chronic toxicity caused by excessive intake of caffeine, characterized by anxiety, irritability, palpitations, insomnia, and digestive disturbances.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of caffeinism1

First recorded in 1885–90; caffeine + -ism
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Example Sentences

But caffeinism is a chemical dependency, not a true addiction.

Caffeinism, Anderson says, is the only slot into which you could slip Red Bull chuggers.

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