yellow jacket
The term "yellow jacket" can refer to a type of wasp, a recreational drug, or a cultural symbol, depending on the context.
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Definition
B2Biology
(common, north american)A predatory wasp with black and yellow stripes, known for its painful sting.
Example
- Be careful around the picnic area; I saw a yellow jacket nest nearby.
- Yellow jackets can be quite aggressive if their nest is disturbed.
C1Slang
(informal, drug)A capsule of a barbiturate drug, often used recreationally.
Example
- He warned me about the dangers of taking yellow jackets.
- Yellow jackets were popular in the 1970s as a recreational drug.
B2Culture
(sports, symbol)A mascot or symbol, often used by sports teams or in popular culture.
Example
- The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have a strong football team.
- In the comic book, the character took on the alias Yellowjacket.
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