Meaning & use
Roid
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(Informal) A slang shortening of "steroid," especially an anabolic steroid used illegally to build muscle.
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The athlete was banned after testing positive for roids.
Bodybuilders sometimes talk about 'roid rage' as a side effect of steroid abuse.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in slang contexts, especially in the compound phrase "roid rage," describing sudden aggressive outbursts linked to anabolic steroid use.
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