Medical Slang

noun a person who holds eccentric or odd beliefs

verb to turn a crank in order to start or operate a machine

adjective eccentric or odd in behavior

• The mechanic used a crank to turn the engine over.
• I had to crank up the volume on the radio to hear the music.
• He's always cranking out new ideas for the business.
• She really knows how to crank up the intensity in her workouts.

noun a small pointed missile that can be thrown or fired

verb move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly

• The dart flew across the room and hit the bullseye on the dartboard.
• Let's play a game of darts and see who can hit the bullseye.
• I'm going to dart over to the store real quick to grab some snacks.
• Her words were like poisonous darts, piercing through his heart.

noun a person who is addicted to or frequently uses pills, especially prescription drugs

• The doctor warned about the dangers of becoming a pillhead due to excessive use of prescription medication.
• I heard that guy is a total pillhead, always popping painkillers for every little ache.
• Don't hang out with that pillhead, he's always looking for a quick fix.
• His addiction to social media turned him into a digital pillhead, constantly seeking validation online.

noun unpleasant or offensive material

• The scientist analyzed the crud found at the bottom of the test tube.
• I accidentally stepped in some crud on the sidewalk.
• I can't believe you're still using that old crud for your hair.
• The crud in the relationship needed to be addressed before moving forward.