drug peddler
Definition
Noun: * An unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs: A person who sells illegal narcotics or controlled substances, typically on the street or in an illicit manner.
Usage
The term "drug peddler" is used to describe a person whose primary activity is the illegal sale of drugs. It often carries a connotation of street-level dealing and is considered a critical and informal term.
Examples
- The undercover officer arrested the drug peddler on the corner.
- The community was concerned about the drug peddler operating near the school.
- He was known in the neighborhood as a drug peddler.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in news reports, legal contexts, and informal speech to critically describe illicit drug sellers.
- It emphasizes the act of selling ("peddling") rather than just possessing or using drugs.
Variants and Related Words
- Drug dealer (noun): A more common and general synonym for a person who sells illegal drugs.
- Pusher (noun, informal): A slang term for a person who sells illegal drugs, especially one who is aggressive in seeking customers.
- Trafficker (noun): Often implies a larger-scale operation in the distribution of illegal drugs.
- Peddle (verb): To sell goods, especially by carrying them around. When used with "drugs," it specifically means to sell illegal drugs.
Synonyms
- Dealer
- Pusher (informal)
- Trafficker (often larger scale)
- Supplier
Related Phrases
- To peddle drugs (verb phrase): The action of selling illegal drugs.
- He was arrested for peddling drugs in the city center.
Noun
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an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs
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