Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nose-candy

noun

/ˈnoʊz ˈkændi/

Definition

A slang term referring to cocaine, especially in its powdered form, which is often inhaled through the nose.

Examples

After the party, he discovered that some of his friends were using nose-candy in the bathroom.
She was warned about the dangers of nose-candy, but she didn’t listen to the advice.
The movie portrayal of the 1980s highlighted the rampant use of nose-candy among the elite.

Meaning

Nose-candy is commonly used to describe cocaine, emphasizing its method of use—snorting. It’s a colloquial term that highlights the substance’s recreational and illegal nature.