Lou Reed
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Speed (the recreational drug).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
'Want some Lou Reed?' asked Spam.
'Nah. I'll stick to the bevvy.'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Lou Reed” mean?
Speed (the recreational drug).
Is “Lou Reed” formal or informal?
Lou Reed is generally slang.