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The word skag is a specific slang term used to refer to the illegal drug heroin. This lesson explores its role as a mass noun and its common usage within subcultural or criminal contexts where street-level terminology is prevalent. You will learn about the variant spelling scag and how it compares to other synonyms like horse, smack, and junk. We also clarify why this term is inappropriate for formal or medical writing. Watch this lesson to understand the nuances of this informal vocabulary.