pillhead

pillhead
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ noun
Etymology: pill + -head (IV) (as in hophead)
: a person who takes pills or capsules (as of amphetamines) for nonmedicinal reasons

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/pil"hed'/, n. Slang.
a person who habitually takes pills, esp. amphetamines or barbiturates.
[1960-65; PILL1 + HEAD]

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pillˈhead or pillˈ-popper noun (slang)
A regular, usu addicted, taker of sedative and/or stimulant pills, eg barbiturates and amphetamines
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Main Entry:pill

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