Definition

Noun: - A powerful and dangerous dose of the hallucinogenic drug LSD: "back breaker" is a slang term, specifically a street name, for lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), implying its effects are so intense they could "break one's back."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He had a terrifying experience after taking what they called a back breaker.
  • Dealers sometimes sell potent doses under names like "back breaker."

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in illicit drug contexts. It functions as a compound noun where "back" and "breaker" combine to create a metaphorical name for the drug, emphasizing its perceived strength and physical/mental impact.

Variants and Related Words

• LSD (noun): The standard acronym for the chemical compound lysergic acid diethylamide.
• Acid (noun): A common slang term for LSD.
• Hallucinogen (noun): A class of drugs, including LSD, that cause hallucinations.

Synonyms

• LSD
• Acid
• Lysergic acid diethylamide

Notes on Meaning

• This term carries a strong connotation of danger and extreme potency. It is not a medical or scientific term but belongs to the lexicon of drug subculture.

Noun

1. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide