triple C

triple C
 n.— «Videos are being posted online by teenagers on cough medicine, and the street term for this is “robotripping” or “triple c,” named after the two most popular brands, Robitussin and Coricidin.» —“9 On Your Side Special Investigation: Robotripping” by Candice Terrell WCPO-TV May 9, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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