Drug

/drʌɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication.

The doctor prescribed a new drug to help manage the patient's symptoms.

A controlled substance that affects the body or mind, often used for recreational purposes.

She was arrested for possession of an illegal drug.

A chemical substance that causes a change in a physiological state.

Many athletes use performance-enhancing drugs to improve their results.

verb

To administer a drug to someone.

The nurse had to drug the patient before the surgery.

To intoxicate or stupefy someone with a drug.

The bartender was accused of trying to drug the customers.

Middle English, from Old French 'drogue', from Medieval Latin 'droga', originally referring to a dry substance.

drug abuse

The misuse of drugs for non-medical purposes.

drug dealer

A person who sells illegal drugs.

drug test

A test to determine the presence of drugs in a person's system.

pharmaceutical

Relating to the production and sale of medicinal drugs.

narcotic

A drug affecting mood or behavior, often used for pain relief.

stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Dope

He was caught using dope at the concert.

Chems

They were taking chems during the rave.

Mary Jane

He enjoys relaxing with Mary Jane on weekends.

Smack

He got in trouble for selling smack.

Hype

The dealer was known for his hype in the neighborhood.