dex

American

[deks] / dɛks /

noun

Pharmacology Informal.

short for dextromethorphan.
short for Dexedrine or dextroamphetamine.

verb (used without object)

Slang.

dexed, dexing

to take dangerously large amounts of over-the-counter cough suppressants containing dextromethorphan in order to get high.

Etymology

Origin of dex

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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Dex, a co-founder of the Human Line Discord, helps lead a meeting for friends and family of those spiralers.

From Slate

“This group will shine a light on that,” Dex said, “and hopefully expedite that process so more people don’t have to suffer this same fate.”

From Slate

And the quickness with which Dexter sets out to mess everything up for his son is almost as quick as the explanation of how Dex survived his would-be fatal bullet wound: something something snow. something something stopped the bleeding. something something, “Oh hey, I should probably find my son and remind him of why he wanted to kill me!”

From Salon

When Dex makes his move, will Fiona block or punt?

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, Dex Torricke, who was a communications executive during Wynn-Williams’ time at Facebook, specifically denies her assertion that he deliberately let Zuckerberg win at a board game.

From Los Angeles Times

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