elvis
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Definition
- Noun:
- A street name for lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD): "Elvis" is a slang term used to refer to the powerful hallucinogenic drug LSD.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He claimed he was given something called Elvis at the party. (He claimed he was given something called LSD at the party.)
- The dealer was arrested for selling pills labeled as Elvis. (The dealer was arrested for selling pills labeled as LSD.)
Advanced Usage
- As a codeword: The term is used as a codeword or street name to discreetly refer to the illegal substance LSD.
- In their conversation, "meeting Elvis" was a euphemism for taking LSD.
Variants and Related Words
- LSD: The full name of the drug, lysergic acid diethylamide.
- Acid: Another common street name for LSD.
- Lucy: Another common slang term for LSD (e.g., "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds").
Synonyms
- Lysergic acid diethylamide: The scientific name.
- Acid: A very common slang synonym.
- Blotter: Refers to LSD absorbed onto small pieces of paper.
Notes on Meaning
- This term is exclusively a slang or street name for a specific, illegal drug. It does not refer to the singer Elvis Presley in this context. Its use is almost entirely confined to illicit drug culture.
Noun
- street name for lysergic acid diethylamide