(a) a person who sells medicinal drugs (now rare); (b) a person who sells illegal drugs (cf. dealer, n. additions).

(a) U.S. = swing, n.2 12e; (b) Music. a jazz musician who plays swing music (see also sense affix 2d below); (c) U.S. Sport slang, a versatile…

a person who promotes or initiates drug use, esp. one who sells drugs illegally; cf. pusher, n. 1f.

a person involved in the smuggling, distribution, and sale of illegal drugs.

slang. A drug addict. Also: a drug dealer. Now somewhat rare.

= dope-runner n.

slang. A person who is addicted to drugs, esp. heroin; a habitual user of drugs. Also occasionally: a drug dealer.

Originally U.S. A person who trades in illicit merchandise, as illegal drugs, stolen goods, forged notes, etc. Frequently with modifying word.

slang (originally U.S.). A person who promotes or initiates the use or purchase of something; a tout, a peddler; spec. a person who sells a…

a seller of illicit drugs.

A supplier of narcotics; the action of supplying narcotics. slang (originally U.S.).

U.S. slang. A smoker of, or dealer in, marijuana. Cf. tea, n.1 7c. Now dated.

With the. Also with capital initial. colloquial (chiefly U.S.). A drug dealer.

A person who sells illegal drugs.

colloquial. The action or process of obtaining a supply of narcotic drugs; a supplier of narcotic drugs. Cf. score, v. 16d slang (originally U.S.).

slang. A drug dealer. Cf. pusher, n. 1f. rare.

slang. A drug dealer. Cf. candy, n.2 3.

In South America: a member of a drug cartel; esp. a person who deals in or smuggles illicit drugs; a drug trafficker.

U.S. slang. A street drug dealer, spec. one who works around the clock.