Dr. Feelgoodn.

Brit.

/ˌdɒktə ˈfiːlɡʊd/, U.S.

/ˌdɑktər ˈfilˌɡʊd/

Forms: 1900s– Doctor Feelgood, 1900s– Dr. Feelgood.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: Dr n.¹, feel-good n.

Etymology: < Dr n.¹ + feel-good n.The form Doctor Feelgood shows substitution of the full form doctor n. Dr. Feelgood seems to have been first used as a simple self-designation (without any of the later negative connotations) by the blues pianist ‘Piano Red’ (William Perryman) who broadcast, and subsequently recorded, under this sobriquet; compare:1962 ‘Piano Red’ (title of record) Dr. Feelgood and the Interns.The expression was popularized by Aretha Franklin's 1967 hit song of that name, in which Dr. Feelgood is used as an affectionate nickname for the singer's lover, with allusion to his sexual prowess; compare:1967 A. Franklin & T. White Dr. Feelgood (transcribed from song, perf. A. Franklin) Don't send me no doctor Filling me up with all of those pills Got me a man named Dr. Feelgood That man takes care of all of my pains and my ills.1967 J. Kramer Instant Replay (1968) 40 ‘They all called me “Doctor” because I made 'em feel so good.’ Ever since then, we've called him ‘Doctor Feelgood’.It was further popularized by use as the name of a British rock band popular in the 1970s.

Originally U.S.

1. (A name for) a physician who readily prescribes amphetamines or other psychoactive drugs, typically without medical justification.

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the world > health and disease > healing > healer > physician > [noun] > prescribing short-term palliatives

feel-good1972

Dr. Feelgood1973

1973 Oui Apr. 55 Dr. Feelgood used to shoot Duke What's-His-Name in the ass every week or so with a nice mixture of speed and vitamins.

1986 S. Churcher N.Y. Confidential xii. 288 What you need is a Dr. Feelgood. Most of the physicians who provide rejuvenating blasts of dope to rich New Yorkers use amphetamines.

2020 Winnipeg Free Press 6 Jan. c5/4 They don't have a Dr. Feelgood come to set and shoot people up with ‘vitamins’ anymore.

2. Any person who seeks to induce (often unwarranted or artificial) feelings of well-being, confidence, or contentment, esp. for political reasons. Also as a modifier. Cf. feel-good factor n.

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1975 Times 14 Jan. 14/2 He began by assuming the role of a Doctor Feelgood... Things would probably be all right.

1981 Washington Post 14 Aug. a29/5 We have here a problem that Ronald Reagan is peculiarly suited to address. He is no phony Dr. Feelgood. He is the Real Stuff.

2018 Jerusalem Post (Nexis) 25 Jan. His speech was strictly a Dr. Feelgood message slickly delivered to an audience already expecting to hear it.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022).

单词	dr feelgood
释义	Dr. Feelgoodn. Brit. /ˌdɒktə ˈfiːlɡʊd/, U.S. /ˌdɑktər ˈfilˌɡʊd/ Forms: 1900s– Doctor Feelgood, 1900s– Dr. Feelgood. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: Dr n.¹, feel-good n. Etymology: < Dr n.¹ + feel-good n.The form Doctor Feelgood shows substitution of the full form doctor n. Dr. Feelgood seems to have been first used as a simple self-designation (without any of the later negative connotations) by the blues pianist ‘Piano Red’ (William Perryman) who broadcast, and subsequently recorded, under this sobriquet; compare:1962 ‘Piano Red’ (title of record) Dr. Feelgood and the Interns.The expression was popularized by Aretha Franklin's 1967 hit song of that name, in which Dr. Feelgood is used as an affectionate nickname for the singer's lover, with allusion to his sexual prowess; compare:1967 A. Franklin & T. White Dr. Feelgood (transcribed from song, perf. A. Franklin) Don't send me no doctor Filling me up with all of those pills Got me a man named Dr. Feelgood That man takes care of all of my pains and my ills.1967 J. Kramer Instant Replay (1968) 40 ‘They all called me “Doctor” because I made 'em feel so good.’ Ever since then, we've called him ‘Doctor Feelgood’.It was further popularized by use as the name of a British rock band popular in the 1970s. Originally U.S. 1. (A name for) a physician who readily prescribes amphetamines or other psychoactive drugs, typically without medical justification. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > healer > physician > [noun] > prescribing short-term palliatives feel-good1972 Dr. Feelgood1973 1973 Oui Apr. 55 Dr. Feelgood used to shoot Duke What's-His-Name in the ass every week or so with a nice mixture of speed and vitamins. 1986 S. Churcher N.Y. Confidential xii. 288 What you need is a Dr. Feelgood. Most of the physicians who provide rejuvenating blasts of dope to rich New Yorkers use amphetamines. 2020 Winnipeg Free Press 6 Jan. c5/4 They don't have a Dr. Feelgood come to set and shoot people up with ‘vitamins’ anymore. 2. Any person who seeks to induce (often unwarranted or artificial) feelings of well-being, confidence, or contentment, esp. for political reasons. Also as a modifier. Cf. feel-good factor n. ΚΠ 1975 Times 14 Jan. 14/2 He began by assuming the role of a Doctor Feelgood... Things would probably be all right. 1981 Washington Post 14 Aug. a29/5 We have here a problem that Ronald Reagan is peculiarly suited to address. He is no phony Dr. Feelgood. He is the Real Stuff. 2018 Jerusalem Post (Nexis) 25 Jan. His speech was strictly a Dr. Feelgood message slickly delivered to an audience already expecting to hear it. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022). < n.1973
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