pill popper
The term "pill popper" can refer to both a device for administering medication to animals and, more commonly, a person who frequently consumes pills, either for medical or recreational purposes.
Definition
C1Veterinary
(technical)A device used to give medicinal pills to animals, similar to a syringe.
B2General
(informal)A person who frequently takes pills, including medication or vitamins.
Example
- She’s become a bit of a pill popper, always taking something for her headaches.
C1Substance Abuse
(slang, negative)A person who habitually uses or abuses drugs in pill form, often illicit substances.
Example
- His friends were worried he was turning into a pill popper due to his frequent use of painkillers.
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