pep pill
pep pill
P p Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pep pil]
- /pɛp pɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pep pil]
- /pɛp pɪl/
Definitions of pep pill words
- noun pep pill a pill, tablet, or capsule that contains a stimulant drug, especially amphetamine. 1
- noun pep pill a tablet containing a stimulant drug 0
- noun pep pill any of various pills or tablets containing a stimulant, esp. amphetamine 0
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Origin of pep pill
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1935-40
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Parts of speech for Pep pill
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pep pill popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pep pill
noun pep pill
- amphetamine — Amphetamine is a drug which increases people's energy, makes them excited, and reduces their desire for food.
- analeptic — (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
- bennies — Benzedrine, especially in tablet form.
- benny — an amphetamine tablet, esp benzedrine: a stimulant
- dexy — Dexedrine.
Antonyms for pep pill
noun pep pill
- downer — Informal. a depressant or sedative drug, especially a barbiturate. a depressing experience, person, or situation.
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