acidhead
|ac-id-head|
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/ˈæsɪdˌhɛd/
LSD user
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidhead' originates from the combination of 'acid,' a slang term for LSD, and 'head,' a colloquial term for an enthusiast or user of a particular substance.
Historical Evolution
'acid' as a slang term for LSD became popular in the 1960s, and 'head' was commonly used to describe users of various substances, leading to the formation of 'acidhead.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to LSD users, but it can now broadly refer to users of various hallucinogens.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who frequently uses LSD or other hallucinogenic drugs.
The 1960s saw a rise in the number of acidheads exploring altered states of consciousness.
Synonyms
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