number nine
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Meaning · English
A laxative pill.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A number nine pill was all they could hope for if they went sick.
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 “number nine” mean?
A laxative pill.
Is “number nine” formal or informal?
number nine is generally dated, slang.