Knockout Drops

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Pronunciation: /nɑːkaʊt drɒps/

Definitions of knockout drops

noun a liquid or pill containing a drug that causes a person to become unconscious or extremely drowsy, often used for nefarious purposes

Example Sentences

A1 She accidentally ingested knockout drops and fell asleep.

A2 The suspect was caught trying to slip knockout drops into the victim's drink.

B1 The use of knockout drops is illegal and can result in serious consequences.

B2 The athlete was disqualified from the competition after testing positive for knockout drops.

C1 The investigation revealed a sophisticated operation involving the distribution of knockout drops.

C2 The documentary exposed the dark side of the entertainment industry, including the use of knockout drops to manipulate performers.

Examples of knockout drops in a Sentence

formal The suspect was found to have used knockout drops to incapacitate his victims.

informal I heard that someone slipped knockout drops into the punch at the party last night.

slang Be careful at that club, there are rumors that people are putting knockout drops in drinks.

figurative Her beauty was like knockout drops, leaving everyone in awe.

Grammatical Forms of knockout drops

past tense

knocked out

plural

knockout drops

comparative

more knockout

superlative

most knockout

present tense

knocks out

future tense

will knock out

perfect tense

have knocked out

continuous tense

is knocking out

singular

knockout drop

positive degree

knockout drops

infinitive

to knock out

gerund

knocking out

participle

knocked out

Origin and Evolution of knockout drops

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'knockout drops' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to drugs or substances that could render a person unconscious or incapacitated, the term 'knockout drops' has evolved to also include alcoholic beverages or any substance used to incapacitate someone without their knowledge.