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Word

dimitri

Phoneticsdim·itri

/dɪˈmitɹi/

Definition

n. a slang name for the drug DMT. It is used in very casual or underground settings to talk about this powerful chemical.

n. a slang term for the hallucinogenic compound N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Highly informal and restricted to specific subcultures.

Examples

“He mentioned Dimitri when talking about his experiences.”

“In certain underground circles, Dimitri is used as a shorthand to avoid using the technical name of the substance.”

“The use of Dimitri as a personified nickname for DMT mirrors other drug-culture slang where substances are given human names to mask the nature of the conversation.”

Examples

simple

“He mentioned Dimitri when talking about his experiences.”

contextual

“In certain underground circles, Dimitri is used as a shorthand to avoid using the technical name of the substance.”

complex

“The use of Dimitri as a personified nickname for DMT mirrors other drug-culture slang where substances are given human names to mask the nature of the conversation.”

Usage

Used as a proper noun in slang contexts; typically does not take an article.

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Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
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