Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dexy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.14 in modern English

Syllables: dexy
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tablet of dexedrine.

Slang

Example Sentences

"Jake popped a dexy into his mouth, chewed it like a peanut, then offered the prescription bottle to Harry, who declined."
"You could be bone tired, out on your feet, and a “dexy” would snap you out of your lethargy in minutes, fill you with pep and energy. It seemed like everyone in Hollywood was on dexys."
"During the last month before finals, I started popping more dexies than before. They seemed to give me the energy I needed to get through classes and homework."
"“Whatchu got, man?” “Reds, bennies, dexies, yellow jackets, demmies.” “Yeah, demmies're good shit, man. I pay you. Fuck. I got money. I'm hurting inside. Got beat up. Where my money?”"

Etymology

From dex(edrine) + -y.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

dexies (plural) dexys (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Addie benny

Questions

What does dexy mean?: A tablet of dexedrine.
Where does dexy come from?: From dex(edrine) + -y.

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