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

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

A New Jersey mobster, an Albuquerque meth kingpin and a couple of suburban Russian spies later won my heart on cable, but it all started with a Stetson-wearing conniver on CBS each Friday night.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2020

"That wath what Jane callth a meth, wathn't it?"

From The Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea Or The Loss of The Lonesome Bar by Aldridge, Janet