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hug drug

hug drug

9.9
A drug taken at parties that makes people feel more friendly and loving
  • noun
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translation icon : droga del abrazo
  • Many people refer to MDMA as a hug drug.

Examples

  • The hug drug is popular at dance parties for its reputation of increasing sociability.

  • Authorities warned of a new batch of hug drug pills circulating in the city.

  • At the club, some people were openly discussing the effects of the hug drug they had taken.

  • The party was filled with people taking hug drugs.

  • The hug drug enhances feelings of connection and affection among friends at festivals.

  • Many users enjoy the hug drug for its ability to create a sense of empathy during social events.

  • At the rave, the atmosphere was filled with excitement as everyone shared their experiences with the hug drug.

Synonyms

X
vshug drug
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167 9.9

A slang word for the illegal party drug ecstasy

focuses on the drug's warm, social and affectionate effects rather than a neutral label
ecstasy
vshug drug
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45 9.5

A drug often taken at parties to make people feel very happy and energetic

emphasizes its emotional and affectionate effects rather than general effects
cristal
vshug drug
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16 9.9

An illegal party drug that comes as small crystals similar to MDMA

focuses on the emotional and affectionate effects, not on the drug's physical form
go
vshug drug
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9 9.9

An illegal party drug called ecstasy

frames the substance by its social, affectionate mood effects rather than stimulant label
XTC
vshug drug
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1 9.9

An illegal pill people take at parties to feel very happy and energetic

highlights emotional closeness and affectionate effects rather than casual naming
Adam
vshug drug
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1 9.9

A slang name for the drug ecstasy

stresses the nickname quality that highlights feelings of warmth and closeness
disco biscuit
vshug drug
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1 9.9

A slang name for the illegal drug ecstasy often taken at clubs and raves

centres on the drug's emotional, empathic effects beyond its cultural setting
methylenedioxymethamphetamine
vshug drug
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9.9

A man-made drug that makes people feel more energetic, happy, and close to others

is an informal nickname highlighting strong feelings of empathy and affection

Surface Forms

hug drug singular
hug drugs plural

Morphology

hug + drug

A B1 learner who knows 'hug' and 'drug' can plausibly infer this refers to a drug associated with hugging or increased affection, so the basic sense is derivable from the constituents. However, the expression is slang that specifically labels MDMA and carries cultural/chemical specificity that is not predictable from the words alone, so prior exposure is needed to grasp the precise referent and connotations.

Etymology

Hug drug comes from how the drug makes people want to hug others. The word hug shows the warm, friendly feeling and the word drug shows it is a substance people take, so the name means a drug often called 'ecstasy' that increases feelings of 'closeness' and 'affection'.