Definitions

1. noun

A condition caused by excessive smoking, characterized by nausea, headaches, and other symptoms, especially in people who have stopped smoking.

“Her withdrawal symptoms were a result of nicotine addiction, a classic case of nicotism.”

2. noun

A craving for tobacco or nicotine.

“After quitting smoking, he experienced a strong nicotism, making it hard for him to resist the urge to light up.”