skinpop
verb (used with object)
1.
to inject (a drug) under the skin rather than into a vein.
verb (used without object)
2.
to inject a drug under the skin.
Origin:
1950–55
1950–55
Related forms
skin-pop·per, noun
skin-pop·ping, noun, adjective
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| skin-pop | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the subcutaneous or intramuscular injection of a narcotic |
| —vb , -pops, -popping, -popped | |
| 2. | (intr) to take drugs in such a way |
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