scoop
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9.9
A street name for a strong illegal drug that makes people sleepy
- noun
- /skuːp/
- NSFW
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GHB
Synonyms
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9.9
A slang name for an illegal party drug
is a general slang name used in many contexts
1
9.9
A street name for the dangerous drug GHB that makes people very sleepy
is a slang term that does not stress strength
9.9
A clear, odorless drug that makes people very sleepy, can cause unconsciousness, and may be given secretly to harm them
is the informal slang term rather than the formal chemical name
9.6
A liquid drug that makes people feel very happy and sleepy
is used informally but highlights its sedative quality
9.9
An illegal drug used at parties that makes people sleepy and dizzy
is a widespread informal name not tied to any region
Compounds
inside scoop
- Literature
10
5.5
Secret information that only a few people know about a company or event
scoop shot
- Jargon
4.9
A close-range basketball shot made with an underhand scooping motion over a defender
Surface Forms
Etymology
In slang, scoop is used for the drug GHB, and a helpful way to remember this is to think of a small 'scoop' or dose of a liquid or powder. The slang use plays on the idea of a small amount you can take or give.