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pillhead

noun

Definition of pillhead 

: a person who takes pills or capsules (as of amphetamines) for nonmedicinal reasons

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First Known Use of pillhead

1962, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pillhead

pill entry 4 + -head (as in hophead)

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