pepper spray

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Definitions of pepper spray words

noun pepper spray an aerosol spray that temporarily irritates the eyes and mucous membranes, used to stun and incapacitate a person or animal: police use of pepper spray to control rioters. 1
noun pepper spray irritant used in aerosol weapon 1
variable noun pepper spray Pepper spray is a device that causes tears and sickness and is sometimes used against rioters and attackers. 0
noun pepper spray a defence spray agent derived from hot cayenne peppers, which causes temporary blindness and breathing difficulty, sometimes used to control riots 0
verb pepper spray to use pepper spray against (someone) 0

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90; the active ingredient is capsaicin, extracted from capsicum peppers

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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