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

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

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

“He said, imagine ‘Breaking Bad,’ but instead of dealing meth, they’re dealing exotic animals,” Chaiklin recalled.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2020

Some have compared the work to sewage and mold removal or to cleanups of crime scenes and meth labs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2020

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

From More William by Crompton, Richmal