angel dust

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A powerful and dangerous hallucinogenic drug: "Angel dust" is a street name for phencyclidine (PCP), a synthetic drug originally developed as a surgical anesthetic but now used illicitly for its mind-altering effects. It is known for causing hallucinations, feelings of detachment, and sometimes violent or erratic behavior.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The police warned about the dangers of angel dust after several overdose cases.
    • He was hospitalized after taking what was believed to be angel dust.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be dusted": A slang term referring to being under the influence of PCP/angel dust.
    • Witnesses said the attacker appeared to be dusted.
  • Historical Context: The term "dust" in the name originally referred to the drug's form as a white crystalline powder.
Variants and Related Words
  • PCP: The chemical name, phencyclidine, which is the formal term for the drug.
  • Sherm: Another street name for PCP, often referring to cigarettes dipped in the drug.
  • Wet: A slang term for marijuana cigarettes or tobacco cigarettes laced with liquid PCP.
Synonyms
  • Phencyclidine: The formal chemical name.
  • Hog: A less common street name for PCP.
Related Phrases
  • "On dust": Slang for being high on PCP/angel dust.
    • He was acting crazy because he was on dust.
  • "Dust joint": A cigarette laced with PCP.
    • They found a dust joint in his pocket.
Important Note

"Angel dust" refers specifically to an illegal and hazardous substance. Its use is associated with severe health risks, including psychosis, self-injury, and death. This entry is for informational and educational purposes only.

Noun
  1. a drug used as an anesthetic by veterinarians; illicitly taken (originally in the form of powder or `dust') for its effects as a hallucinogen

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