dexie

[dek-see]

noun

Slang.

1. Dexedrine, especially in tablet form.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dexie¹

First recorded in 1955–60; Dex(edrine) + -ie

Example Sentences

"I am going to find out who this young person is," said Dexie, laughing.

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Well," said Dexie, when her double had taken her departure, "she has tired me out; but with that chin what can anyone expect?

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I have been waiting for a chance to have a good talk with you, Dexie, ever since I heard you were going away; but there has been so much going on that I never seem to see you alone a minute.

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But you are coming back sometime, you know, Dexie?

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"No, I was not intending to go so far as that, Dexie."

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