PCP

¹

[ pee-see-pee ]

noun

, Slang.

1. phencyclidine.

PCP

²

abbreviation for

1. pneumocystis pneumonia.
2. primary-care physician.

PCP

abbreviation for

1. informal.
   Also calledangel dust p henyl c yclohexyl p iperidine (phencyclidine); a depressant drug used illegally as a hallucinogen
2. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia See pneumocystis

Word History and Origins

Origin of PCP¹

Perhaps p(hen)c(yclidine) + (peace) p(ill) , an earlier designation

Example Sentences

She said it belonged to her brother, who suffered from seizures and smoked “sherm,” a slang term for cigarettes dipped in PCP, according to a sheriff’s reports.

From Los Angeles Times

According to police, Montgomery claimed he took PCP, a mind-altering anesthetic that can cause people to become agitated, delusional and irrational.

From Seattle Times

“At the time of these homicides he was smoking PCP daily and heavily,” Henricksen said.

From Seattle Times

Findings indicate an urgent need to promote PCP physician fall assessment and adoption of prevention strategies in these patients.

From Science Daily

Jane Doe said the couple made aggressive sexual advances while ignoring her protests, and that Robicheaux shook powder he identified as PCP into a water bottle that Riley handed her.

From Los Angeles Times