acidheads
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/ˈæsɪdhɛdz/
(acidhead)
LSD user
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidhead' originates from the slang term 'acid' for LSD, combined with 'head,' a common suffix for users of a particular substance.
Historical Evolution
'acid' was used in the 1960s to refer to LSD, and 'head' was added to denote a user, forming 'acidhead.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to LSD users, but it can now 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
Last updated: 2025/04/22 11:06