dexies

plural noun

dex·​ies ˈdek-sēz How to pronounce dexies (audio)
slang
: tablets or capsules of the sulfate of dextroamphetamine

Word History

Etymology

Dexedrine + -ie + -s entry 1

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dexies was in 1956

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Cite this Entry

“Dexies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dexies. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

dexies

noun plural
dex·​ies ˈdek-sēz How to pronounce dexies (audio)
slang
: tablets or capsules of the sulfate of dextroamphetamine
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