Special K

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Special K¹

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

Example Sentences

Harris shared that she works out every morning and loves "Special K" cereal, something she shared with her late mother.

From Salon

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

From BBC

Ketamine, once known as the party drug Special K, is a sedative that many doctors now use to alleviate depression and treat substance abuse.

From Los Angeles Times

Far removed from its club-drug days, when ketamine was known as “Special K” or “Super Acid,” the drug’s newest users include the rich and famous.

From Los Angeles Times

Known on the street as Special K, it usually comes as a crystalline powder or liquid.

From BBC