meth

¹ American  

[meth] / mɛθ /

noun

Slang.

1. methamphetamine; Methedrine.

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meth- ² American  

1. a combining form representing methyl in compound words.

   methenamine.

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Meth. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Methodist.

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meth ¹ British  

/ mɛθ /

noun

1. short for methamphetamine

2. short for methadone

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Meth. ² British  

abbreviation

1. Methodist

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meth- ³ British  

combining form

1. indicating a chemical compound derived from methane or containing methyl groups

   methacrylate resin

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Etymology

Origin of meth

By shortening

Example Sentences

Trieste, a city of 200,000 nestled on the Adriatic coast in Italy’s northeastern tip, has no raging meth epidemic and no housing crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2023

Gus' martial preparedness for Lalo's ruse to take down the meth fortress is foretold in the brief credits sequence which, this week, shows a tarantula crawling out from beneath a tie.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2022

Tox lab officials maintain test results for Paterson, Simerman and Adsero’s other client — and all other cases with blood tests for meth and no testing discrepancies — are valid.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2021

An Illinois man is suing the city of Springfield, alleging police unlawfully took an urn with his daughter's ashes and said it tested positive for meth.

From BBC • May 24, 2021

"Come away, Joan, he'th prob'bly all over coal dutht and all of a meth."

From More William by Crompton, Richmal