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trip

1. n. slang for an episode of intoxication with LSD or another hallucinogen. A bad trip is slang for a negative intoxication experience, which can range from unpleasant sensations to an acute psychotic episode. Also called acid trip.

2. vb. to take or to experience the results of taking LSD or another hallucinogen.

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November 23rd 2024

opinion leader

opinion leader

an individual to whom others turn for advice or on whom others model their behavior. To be effective, the opinion leader needs to have social ties with other members of the group.