skag

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A slang term for heroin: "skag" is an informal, street-level name for the illegal drug heroin.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
Advanced Usage
  • The term "skag" is almost exclusively used in informal, often subcultural or criminal contexts. It carries connotations of the illicit drug trade and addiction.
  • It is typically used as a mass noun (like "heroin") rather than a count noun. One would not typically say "a skag" but rather refer to an amount (e.g., "some skag," "a bag of skag").
Variants and Related Words
  • Skag is a variant spelling of scag. Both forms refer to the same substance.
  • Horse and smack are other common street names for heroin.
Synonyms
  • Heroin: The standard, formal term for the drug.
  • Smack: Another common street name.
  • Horse: Another common street name.
  • Junk: Slang that can refer to heroin or drugs in general.
Important Notes
  • "Skag" is a highly informal and context-specific term. Its use is generally inappropriate in formal, academic, or medical writing, where "heroin" is the correct term.
  • This word is unrelated to other potential meanings or spellings (e.g., in nautical contexts). Its sole meaning in this context is as a slang term for heroin.
Noun
  1. street names for heroin

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