drug

/ˈdɹʌɡ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: drugs · drugging · drugged

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chất dùng để điều trị bệnh, giảm triệu chứng hoặc thay đổi quá trình hóa học trong cơ thể

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Noun

Examples

Aspirin is a drug that reduces pain, acts against inflammation and lowers body temperature.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chất gây kích thích tâm thần, đặc biệt là chất bị cấm và gây nghiện, dùng cho mục đích giải trí

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Noun

Examples

We took drugs and partied all night.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cung cấp thuốc gây say cho ai đó mà không có kiến thức hoặc đồng ý

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Verb

Examples

She suddenly felt strange, and only then realized she'd been drugged.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thêm thuốc gây say vào với mục đích gây mê cho ai đó

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Verb

Examples

She suddenly felt strange. She realized her drink must have been drugged.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drug” mean?

A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

Is “drug” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.