meth
Noun: 1. A powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug: "Meth" is a common, informal name for methamphetamine, a synthetic drug that strongly stimulates the central nervous system. It is illegal in most contexts due to its high potential for abuse and severe health consequences. 2. A crystalline hydrochloride form of methamphetamine: Specifically refers to the crystalline, often smokable form of the drug, known as "crystal meth."
- Noun:
- The documentary showed the devastating effects of meth addiction on communities.
- Authorities seized a large quantity of meth in the raid.
- He was arrested for possession of meth.
- "On meth": Describes a state of being under the influence of the drug.
- The suspect was behaving erratically, as if he was on meth.
- "Meth lab": An illegal, clandestine laboratory where methamphetamine is manufactured.
- The abandoned house was discovered to be a meth lab.
- Methamphetamine (n): The full, formal name for the drug.
- Crystal meth (n): A common street name for the pure, crystalline form of methamphetamine.
- Methedrine (n): A former trade name for methamphetamine hydrochloride, now primarily of historical reference.
- Speed (n, informal): A general slang term for amphetamines, including methamphetamine.
- Crank (n, slang): Another street name for methamphetamine.
- Ice (n, slang): A street name specifically for crystal meth.
"Meth" refers exclusively to an illegal and dangerous controlled substance. Its use, possession, or distribution is a serious crime in most countries. This term does not have idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs in standard English due to its specific and severe context. Discussions of this word typically pertain to law enforcement, public health, and addiction medicine.
- an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant