skin-pop

[ skin-pop ]

verb (used with object)

, skin-popped, skin-pop·ping.

1. to inject (a drug) under the skin rather than into a vein.

verb (used without object)

, skin-popped, skin-pop·ping.

1. to inject a drug under the skin.

skin-pop

noun

1. the subcutaneous or intramuscular injection of a narcotic

verb

1. intr to take drugs in such a way

Other Words From

• skin-popper noun
• skin-popping noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of skin-pop¹

First recorded in 1950–55