Chronic | Mean of chronic in English Dictionary

/ˈkrɑːnɪk/

• continuing or occurring again and again for a long time
1. a chronic disease
2. He suffers from chronic arthritis/pain.
3. chronic health problems
• happening or existing frequently or most of the time
1. chronic [=habitual] lateness
2. a chronic need for attention
3. Inflation has become a chronic condition in the economy.
4. chronic warfare
• always or often doing something specified
1. He is a chronic complainer/grumbler. [=he complains/grumbles all the time]
2. a chronic gambler/offender

• very bad
1. Don't bother seeing that film—it's chronic.