Special K

noun

slang
: the anesthetic ketamine used illicitly in powdered or liquid form

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Special K was in 1986

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

Medical Definition

Special K

noun
Spe·​cial K ˈspesh-əl-ˈkā How to pronounce Special K (audio)
slang
: the anesthetic ketamine used illicitly in powdered or liquid form
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