joypop

[ joi-pop ]

verb (used without object)

, joy·popped, joy·pop·ping.

1. Slang. to take a narcotic drug occasionally, but without being addicted to it.

joypop

/ ˈdʒɔɪˌpɒp /

verb

1. slang.
   intr to take addictive drugs occasionally without becoming addicted

Other Words From

• joy·pop·per noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of joypop¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; joy + pop ¹