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yaba

yaba

1 9.9
A small illegal pill containing meth and caffeine that people take to feel more awake
  • noun
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: yaba
  • He was caught with a packet of yaba.

Examples

  • The government launched a campaign to reduce yaba abuse in rural communities.

  • Many young people are warned about the dangers of using yaba in school programs.

  • Police discovered a hidden stash of yaba during the raid on the warehouse.

  • Many young people are abusing yaba these days.

  • Police discovered a hidden stash of yaba during the raid on the warehouse.

  • The government launched a campaign to reduce yaba abuse in rural communities.

  • Many young people are warned about the dangers of using yaba in school programs.

Synonyms

shabu
vsyaba
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1 9.9

A strong illegal drug in white crystals that makes people feel awake and active

is a tablet combining methamphetamine with caffeine rather than a pure crystal

Surface Forms

yaba singular
yabas plural

Etymology

Yaba comes from Thai words ya and ba, which mean 'medicine' and 'crazy'. So the name is like 'crazy medicine', a strong image that helps explain why it refers to the powerful stimulant tablets abused in Southeast Asia.