parachute

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Meaning · English

To wrap illicit drugs in a covering before swallowing them, so that they will be released for absorption when the covering dissolves within the body.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “parachute” mean?

To wrap illicit drugs in a covering before swallowing them, so that they will be released for absorption when the covering dissolves within the body.

Is “parachute” formal or informal?

parachute is generally slang.