cactus

cactus buttons

slang The hallucinogenic drug mescaline, which is derived from peyote (a type of cactus). I think they're high on cactus buttons! I took a bunch of cactus buttons on the camping trip and had the wildest trip of my life while exploring the wilderness. I'm all out of weed, but I still have some cactus buttons if you want that instead.

See also: button, cactus

in the cactus

In a difficult situation, often one that is uncomfortable or unsettling. Primarily heard in Australia. Oh boy, he's in the cactus now that his girlfriend has seen him kissing another girl! If they catch you cheating on the exam, you'll definitely be in the cactus then! You're doing scary things that make you grow—and, unfortunately, that puts you in the cactus for now.

See also: cactus

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cactus (buttons)

n. peyote cactus containing mescaline. (Drugs.) Gert came back from vacation with a bag of cactus buttons.

See also: button, cactus

cactus

verb

See cactus buttons

cactus juice

n. tequila. (A Mexican liquor.) Ernie brought back a big jug of cactus juice from Mexico.

See also: cactus, juice

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