pep pill

/ˌpɛp ˈpɪl/

Other forms: pep pills

Definitions of pep pill

1. noun

   a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
   synonyms: amphetamine, speed, upper

   types:

   amphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate

   a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system

   Benzedrine, bennie

   a form of amphetamine

   Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine sulphate

   an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant

   Methedrine, chalk, chicken feed, crank, deoxyephedrine, glass, ice, meth, methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, shabu, trash

   an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant

   type of:

   drug of abuse, street drug

   a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction

   excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug

   a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process