heroin
/ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/
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Also seen as: heroins
Meaning · English
A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world.
Noun
Examples
Wow, that heroin is in my blood / And the blood is in my head / Yeah, thank God that I'm good as dead / Ooohhh, thank your God that I'm not aware / And thank God that I just don't care / And I guess I just don't know
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 “heroin” mean?
A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world.
Is “heroin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.