Special K

noun

slang

: the anesthetic ketamine used illicitly in powdered or liquid form

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1986, in the meaning defined above

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“Special K.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Special%20K. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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Special K

noun

Spe·cial K ˈspesh-əl-ˈkā

slang

: the anesthetic ketamine used illicitly in powdered or liquid form

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