narcotics

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Meaning · English

Pertaining to illicit drugs, especially psychoactive ones.

Adjective

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “narcotics” mean?

Pertaining to illicit drugs, especially psychoactive ones.

Is “narcotics” formal or informal?

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