street name
The slang term for a drug when it is traded as a street drugThe slang term for a drug when it is traded as a street drug.
» This street was originally named Park Street.
Diese Straße hieß ursprünglich Parkstraße. — Waldelfe
Первоначально эта улица называлась Парк-Стрит. — odexed
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3 sensesThe slang term for a drug when it is traded as a street drug.
They said they'd never heard of medetomidine, but when the cop referred to it by its street name — rhino tranq — their ears perked up.
slang for something (especially for an illegal drug)
A person’s nickname on the street, such as a gangster or mafia name; (loosely) any nickname.
They said they'd never heard of Mister Dzhugashvili, but when the cop referred to him by his street name — Stalin — their ears perked up.
the name of a street
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see street, name.
Holonym: street address
I know where Eric's house is, but I've forgotten the street name.
Examples
12 sentencesThis street was originally named Park Street.
ruПервоначально эта улица называлась Парк-Стрит. — odexed
deDiese Straße hieß ursprünglich Parkstraße. — Waldelfe
How did Wall Street get its name?
Who is this street named after?
ruВ честь кого названа эта улица? — marafon
The street is named after a famous artist.
I heard someone in the street call my name.
deIch hörte jemanden auf der Straße meinen Namen rufen. — samueldora
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