kpodとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From K (“ketamine”) +‎ pod, referring to effects similar to those of ketamine abuse.

名詞

Kpod (plural Kpods)

1. (Singapore, neologism) Etomidate, as an unlawfully-used controlled drug mixed in e-cigarette liquid.
   • 2024 December 15, Elaine Lee, “‘They look like zombies’: Teens here using ‘Kpods’ drug vaporisers; CNB, HSA monitoring situation”, in Straits Times‎:

     Kpods – vape juice that is usually mixed with etomidate, an anaesthetic used in some non-surgical procedures – are a growing scourge in Singapore, according to some social service agencies here.

   • 2025 August 28, Elaine Lee, “Caning and fines for those caught in Singapore drug vape crackdown”, in BBC‎:

     In recent months, authorities have acknowledged the growing prevalence of etomidate-laced vapes, more popularly known as Kpods in Singapore. The nickname is short for "ketamine pods" and refers to how etomidate has similar effects to ketamine.