dex

[ deks ]

noun

, Pharmacology Informal.

1. short for dextromethorphan.
2. short for Dexedrine or dextroamphetamine.

verb (used without object)

, Slang.

, dexed, dex·ing

1. to take dangerously large amounts of over-the-counter cough suppressants containing dextromethorphan in order to get high.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dex¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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

Kava ultimately wrote a program named Dex that would help him uncover the IP address he needed.

From Salon

The chemistry between Emma and Dex is so crucial to the magic of their story and how it develops over time.

From Los Angeles Times

And Dex — you see him go through his stages of grief and it’s relatable.

From Los Angeles Times