skin–pop

verb \ˈskin-ˈpäp\

Definition of SKIN-POP

intransitive verb

: to inject a drug subcutaneously rather than into a vein

transitive verb

: to inject (a drug) by skin-popping

— skin–pop·per \-ˌpä-pər\ noun

circa 1952

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