noun
crack
A form of cocaine prepared for smoking.
The report describes the spread of crack in the neighborhood.
Etymology
Crack is an expressive word for a sharp breaking sound. The drug name refers to the crackling noise associated with heating this form of cocaine.
More examples
- He sought help for his use of crack.
- The documentary distinguishes crack from powdered cocaine.
- The police report identified the seized substance as crack.
Forms
crack
Similar words
- cocaine
- The broader drug name; crack is a form prepared for smoking.