roid rage

American  

[roid reyj] / ˈrɔɪd ˌreɪdʒ /

Or 'roid rage

noun

Slang.

1. aggressive behavior attributed to the use of anabolic steroids, especially when the steroids are used regularly and in high doses.

   Two of the young bodybuilders from this gym have been involved in serious acts of roid rage.

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Etymology

Origin of roid rage

First recorded in 1985–90; roid ( def. )

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

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

From Salon

Whether this is ’roid rage or simply the wheels coming off, President Trump is live-streaming it.

From Washington Post

A Long Island bicyclist who confronted CNN anchor Chris Cuomo for not self-quarantining with the coronavirus earlier this month told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Friday that he thought the 49-year-old "Cuomo Prime Time" host had "roid rage" and was potentially "dangerous."

From Fox News