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Bad trip
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an unpleasant or disturbing experience while under the influence of hallucinogens
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bad trips
What does "bad trip" mean in drug slang?
The term "bad trip" means a frightening or distressing experience while under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD or psilocybin mushrooms. The structure is informal slang where "trip" refers to the psychedelic drug experience and "bad" indicates its negative psychological effects. It is commonly used in drug-related contexts to describe anxiety, paranoia, or hallucinations that become overwhelming.
Examples
He had a bad trip on acid and swore never to try it again.
