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Kpod en · NOUN

Etymology

From K (“ketamine”) + pod, referring to effects similar to those of ketamine abuse.

Meanings

1. (Singapore, neologism) Etomidate, as an unlawfully-used controlled drug mixed in e-cigarette liquid.
   • In recent months, authorities have acknowledged the growing prevalence of etomidate-laced vapes, more popularly known as Kpods in Singapore. The nickname is short for "ketamine pods" and refers to how etomidate has similar effects to ketamine. 2025 August 28, Elaine Lee, “Caning and fines for those caught in Singapore drug vape crackdown”, in BBC:
   • Kpods – vape juice that is usually mixed with etomidate, an anaesthetic used in some non-surgical procedures – are a growing scourge in Singapore, according to some social service agencies here. 2024 December 15, Elaine Lee, “‘They look like zombies’: Teens here using ‘Kpods’ drug vaporisers; CNB, HSA monitoring situation”, in Straits Times:

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