the illegal activity of driving while under the influence of drugs
Synonyms and related words
Motoring crimes
dangerous driving
drink-driving
drug driving
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The expression drug driving is based on its forerunner drink driving, which came into popular use in the 1960s with the introduction of new legislation. The word drink in the expression denotes of course alcoholic drink (compare, e.g.: I really need a drink. or Let’s go for/have a drink. which also usually imply the desire to consume alcohol).
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drug driver
noun
Synonyms and related words
Someone who sells or uses illegal drugs
addict
crackhead
dealer
Synonyms and related words
Motoring crimes
dangerous driving
drink-driving
drug driving
drug driving
noun uncountable
US /ˌdrʌɡ ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
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the illegal activity of driving while under the influence of drugs
Synonyms and related words
Motoring crimes
drink-driving
drug driving
drunk driving
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The expression drug driving is based on its forerunner drink driving, which came into popular use in the 1960s with the introduction of new legislation. The word drink in the expression denotes of course alcoholic drink (compare, e.g.: I really need a drink. or Let’s go for/have a drink. which also usually imply the desire to consume alcohol).