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Narcotic Definition & Meaning

narcotic
adjective
  1. of or relating to or designating narcotics; "narcotic addicts"; "narcotic stupor"
  2. inducing stupor or narcosis; "narcotic drugs"
  3. inducing mental lethargy; "a narcotic speech"
noun
  1. a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction

"Narcotic" in song lyrics

See how narcotic is used in real songs:

  • "I'm exotic, I'm dope like narcotic"
    Akinyele — In the Zone
  • "So you lookin for the product, but could it be narcotic"
    C-Murder & Trick Daddy — Watch the Police
  • "Some call me a psychotic, I'm more like a narcotic"
    Esham — Thinking to Myself

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Frequently asked questions

What does narcotic mean?
of or relating to or designating narcotics; "narcotic addicts"; "narcotic stupor" inducing stupor or narcosis; "narcotic drugs" inducing mental lethargy; "a narcotic speech" a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
What part of speech is narcotic?
Narcotic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does narcotic have?
Narcotic has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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