English · Slang Attested

pillhead

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Meaning · English

A person who habitually takes tranquilizers, amphetamines, barbiturates, etc. in pill or capsule form.

⚠ Register: derogatory, 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 “pillhead” mean?

A person who habitually takes tranquilizers, amphetamines, barbiturates, etc. in pill or capsule form.

Is “pillhead” formal or informal?

pillhead is generally derogatory, slang.

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