black aspirin
n.— «I didn’t bother with the police that time just went round and counselled all of “em against it, offering plenty of “black aspirin” as medication should they need it.» —“Re: Dangerous Ground” by Rhino in United Kingdom Bravehearts’ Kilt Forum Apr. 2, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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