roid

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See also: róid and 'roid

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Clipping of steroid.

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  • IPA(key): /ɹɔɪd/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪd

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roid (plural roids)

  1. (bodybuilding, slang) Anabolic steroids.
  2. (sports, slang) Illegal and/or banned performance-enhancing steroids used by athletes and others.
  3. (vulgar, slang) Hemorrhoids.

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roid f (genitive singular roide, plural roidean)

  1. bog-myrtle, sweet gale (Myrica gale)
  2. rush

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