milkshake
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Meaning · English
To administer an alkaline supplement to (a horse) to improve its racing performance.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The name of the horse who was milkshaked was A One Rocket.
Martin would later go on to plead guilty to the milkshaking incident and ultimately to two federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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 “milkshake” mean?
To administer an alkaline supplement to (a horse) to improve its racing performance.
Is “milkshake” formal or informal?
milkshake is generally slang.