dex

American  

[deks] / dɛks /

noun

Pharmacology Informal.

1. short for dextromethorphan.

2. short for Dexedrine or dextroamphetamine.

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verb (used without object)

Slang.

dexed, dexing

1. 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

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

Another video is a close-up shot of a young woman wiping tears from her face while watching an early interaction between Dex and Emma with the caption: “Me 2 days later still crying watching edits.”

From Los Angeles Times

Then there’s the complexity of Dex’s journey.

From Los Angeles Times