"Kpod" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Kpods [plural]
Etymology: From K (“ketamine”) + pod, referring to effects similar to those of ketamine abuse. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|K<t:ketamine>|pod}} K (“ketamine”) + pod Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kpod (plural Kpods)
  1. (Singapore, neologism) Etomidate, as an unlawfully-used controlled drug mixed in e-cigarette liquid. Tags: Singapore, neologism

Inflected forms

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