meth

1 of 2

noun

: methamphetamine
… estimates that two-thirds of the violent criminals he tries use meth, cook it or sell it.Paul Solotaroff
see crystal meth

meth-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or metho-
: methyl
methacrylic

Examples of meth in a Sentence

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Noun
Three others have been arrested DEA makes 2.7-lb meth bust in Pleasanton Court records show that Neal resolved a child custody dispute in August. Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024 The man, identified as 62-year-old Donald Lucas Sr., was arrested by the narcotic unit during a meth investigation, officials said. Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 There has been a decrease in such deaths, CBS News previously reported, but a rise in deaths involving psychostimulants like meth and cocaine. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024 The week Richardson filed his lawsuit against Sheffield police, he was charged with trafficking meth, according to Van Daniel. Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meth 

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from methyl

First Known Use

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meth was in 1966

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“Meth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meth. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

meth

1 of 2 noun
British
: meths

meth

2 of 2 noun
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