methadone, methadone hydrochloride, methadon, dolophine hydrochloride, fixer, synthetic heroin
(noun) synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction
fixer, influence peddler
(noun) someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee)
mender, repairer, fixer
(noun) a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
Source: WordNet® 3.1
fixer (plural fixers)
Agent noun of fix; one who, or that which, fixes.
(photography) A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
(criminal justice, law) A person who arranges immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion, especially as a business endeavor for profit.
(journalism) A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, often providing interpretation, personal connections, and transportation services.
(real estate, US) A fixer-upper.
• refix, xerif
Source: Wiktionary
1 May 2025
(adjective) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; “economic growth”; “aspects of social, political, and economical life”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
