English · Slang Attested

abraham's balsam

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

death by hanging.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “abraham's balsam” mean?

death by hanging.

Is “abraham's balsam” formal or informal?

abraham's balsam is generally archaic, slang.

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