playaholic

English

Etymology

play +‎ -aholic; formed after workaholic.

Noun

playaholic (plural playaholics)

  1. Any person who builds their life schedule around recreational activities, sports, or other types of play.
    • 1986, Times of London:
      Davies the playaholic falls foul of the invisible injury.
    • 2006 June 5, Tom Armstrong, Marvin (comic):
      You know what your problem is, Marvin? You're a play-a-holic!
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