English

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Etymology

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In reference to the harmful effects on the lungs.

Noun

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lung dart (plural lung darts)

  1. (slang) A cigarette.
    • 2000, Jack Croft, The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies for Men, page 51:
      "Smoking just makes things so much worse," says Dr. McNally. See your family doctor if you need help; there are more ways than ever now to assist you in getting off the lung darts.