roid

American  

[roid] / rɔɪd /

Or 'roid

noun

Slang.

1. a steroid, especially an anabolic steroid used for the enhancement of muscle development.

   These young athletes on roids are seriously jeopardizing both their careers and their health.

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Etymology

Origin of roid

First recorded in 1975–78; by shortening

Example Sentences

In high school health class, many of us were treated to the stereotypes of anabolic stereoid usage — say, a a football player eager to be a star who turns to the needle, only to become a victim of "roid rage," his face broken out with acne, his testicles shrunk.

From Salon

While scientific evidence and popular media have often linked anabolic steroids to so-called 'roid rage, it is actually one of the least common side effects of anabolic steroid abuse.

From Salon

After the Twitter user identified himself as a national champion powerlifter, Baldwin responded: "You got a big mouth Roid Boy," Entertainment Tonight reported.

From Fox News

But the "Saturday Night Live" star wasn’t finished with the social media user, who according to Entertainment Tonight identified himself as a national champion powerlifter, and Baldwin doubled-back, adding, "You got a big mouth Roid Boy,"

From Fox News

Trump tweeted in what looks quite a bit like a 'roid rage spiral last Wednesday.

From Salon