roid rage

American

[roid reyj] / ˈrɔɪd ˌreɪdʒ /

Or 'roid rage

noun

Slang.

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.

Etymology

Origin of roid rage

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

Example Sentences

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Remember how Roger Clemens beaned Mike Piazza in the head because Piazza was too good against him, and then threw a bat at him in the World Series in an obvious act of roid rage?

From Golf Digest • Jun. 17, 2019

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