monster
n.— «I truly believe some kids are born with this monster called addiction inside them. I just woke up my monster earlier than most.» —“Mick was a great lover” by Caroline Graham Daily Mail (U.K.) Oct. 7, 2001. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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