English Explanatory Dictionary

street drug

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug used illegally and recreationally for its euphoric and other mind-altering effects, such as opiates, cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, amphetamines and others.

Pronunciation

En-au-street drug.ogg

Word forms

street drug street drugs

Etymology

This term comes from the fact that these types of substances are normally sold on the street by drug dealers.

Related words

street cred street crime street name street-smart street value
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