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.