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Special K

British  

noun

  1. slang an animal anaesthetic, ketamine hydrochloride, sold illegally as a hallucinogenic drug

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Special K

C20: named after a well-known brand of breakfast cereal

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The plant, which employs 350 people, produces well-known brands including Special K, All-Bran and Fruit 'n Fibre.

From BBC Oct. 2, 2024

In 2022, the Department of Labor filed a suit against the Special K Ranch in Columbus, Montana, claiming that the employer had not provided its employees the required job counseling and referrals.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2023

As a 90s kid, I definitely remember eating two bowls of Special K or drinking two Slimfast shakes in lieu of breakfast and lunch in order to compensate for holiday dinners.

From Salon Dec. 15, 2022

Her biographers have written that the queen reads the “Racing Post” newspaper at breakfast, while munching upon her bowl of Special K and assorted fruits.

From Washington Post Jun. 3, 2022

Special K cereal, also from Kellogg’s, was released in 1955 and Kellogg’s Corn Flakes were released in 1958, according to the company website.

From Fox News Mar. 4, 2022

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