Vick

Mentholated chest ointment

Vick is a given name, typically masculine, often short for Victor or Vincent.

The name gained notoriety through NFL quarterback Michael Vick, whose 2007 dogfighting conviction made to vick emerge briefly as slang meaning to abuse or mistreat animals: They vicked those dogs for years.

remedy

chest rub

Medicated topical decongestant

  • congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
  • coughExplosive airway clearing
  • fluContagious respiratory illness

sinusitis · bronchitis · nasal · respiratory · sinus · decongestant · symptom relief · nighttime · stuffy nose · runny nose

menthol

eucalyptus

Aromatic Australian timber tree

cooling · inhalation · soothing · vapors · balm · scent · airway · breath · crisp · refreshing

brand

trademark

Registered commercial identifier

products · marketing · advertising · corporate · merchandise · retail · recognition · endorsement · sponsorship · packaging

Opposites
medication delivery method

Vickoral medication

Drugs swallowed whole

pill · tablet · capsule · syrup · Tylenol

animal welfare stance

VickASPCA

Animal welfare nonprofit

PETA · Bob Barker · animal rescuer · veterinarian

Phrases
Family

victor, victory, victories, victorious, victoriously, convict, convicted, conviction, evict

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Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG