- This word is metaphoric in that it resembles the substance used in Africa. It is used primarily within the strength athlete/bodybuilder sub-culture. It received a this name because the effect these products had was much stronger that other mixes.
Brown-Brown
zero derivation metaphor; noun
A mixture of equal parts of the nutritional supplements "White Flood" and "Black Powder" to gain an exceeding advantage in a workout or athletic contest.
Etymology : This word got its name originally from Africa. It was used by soldiers who would mix cocaine and gun powder to snort to get them ready for battle. The workout mixture gets its name because "white flood" is a white powder substance and "black powder" resembles the gun powder.
Source : "I feel ready to lift after taking my Brown-Brown." In a conversation with a teammate in July 2008.
Last modified: 5 December 2008