Videoknockout drops

The term knockout drops refers to a substance, often chloral hydrate, used to secretly render a person unconscious. This lesson explores the specific criminal context of the word, its historical association with the slang term Mickey Finn, and its grammatical role as a plural noun. You will learn how to distinguish this compound noun from the general word knockout and see examples of its use in crime literature and safety warnings. Watch this lesson to master the nuances and history of this unique English term.