Jones
Definition
A common surname of English or Welsh origin, famously borne by figures like Indiana Jones or singer Tom Jones.
Slang (US): An intense craving or addiction, especially to drugs or something desired; often used as 'jonesing' (to crave intensely) or 'have a jones for.'
As in the idiom 'keeping up with the Joneses': the act of striving to match the lifestyle, possessions, or social status of one's neighbors or peers, often leading to unnecessary spending.
Examples
After quitting caffeine cold turkey, she was jonesing for a double espresso by noon.
He bought a sports car just to keep up with the Joneses next door, who drive sensible sedans.
Indiana Jones had a lifelong jones for ancient artifacts and close calls with boulders.
Tom Jones still packs stadiums, proving some voices never lose their jones for heartbreak ballads.