special k

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Definition

Noun 1. A street name for ketamine: "Special K" is a slang term used to refer to the dissociative anesthetic drug ketamine, especially when used illicitly for recreational purposes. It is known for its hallucinogenic and sedative effects.

Usage Examples
  • The party scene sometimes involves dangerous substances like special K.
  • Law enforcement warned about the increasing availability of special K in clubs.
  • (Note: Examples are provided for illustrative and educational purposes regarding word usage, not to endorse any activity.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is almost exclusively used in informal, street-level contexts to refer to the illicit drug. In medical and veterinary contexts, the proper name "ketamine" is always used.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ketamine (n): The clinical name for the pharmaceutical drug.
  • K (n): A further abbreviated street name.
  • Cat Valium (n): Another street name for ketamine, referencing its veterinary use as a sedative.
Synonyms
  • Street name, slang term, nickname (for ketamine).
Important Notes
  • "Special K" is a slang term with a very specific and illegal connotation. It does not refer to the breakfast cereal of a similar name.
  • This term is associated with substance abuse and illegal activity.
Noun
  1. street names for ketamine

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