street drug
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Meaning · English
A drug used illegally and recreationally for its euphoric and other mind-altering effects, such as opiates, cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, amphetamines and others.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Chất gây nghiện sử dụng bất hợp pháp để tạo cảm giác cao
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Street drug sales are a huge problem for law enforcement since they are a magnet for gun violence and drug users.
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 “street drug” mean?
A drug used illegally and recreationally for its euphoric and other mind-altering effects, such as opiates, cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, amphetamines and others.
Is “street drug” formal or informal?
street drug is generally slang.