dexy
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9.9
- noun
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dexy
Examples
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And I sense a bit of disenchantment, Dexy.
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Many students use a dexy to help them focus during exams.
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The doctor prescribed a dexy for her ADHD symptoms.
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He took a dexy to stay awake during his night shift.
Synonyms
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7.9
A medicine used to treat ADHD and extreme daytime sleepiness
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8.5
A medicine that helps people pay attention and reduces extreme daytime sleepiness
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9.9
A slang word for a pill of the prescription drug Adderall that increases focus
A strong medicine that helps people with ADHD pay attention and helps those with narcolepsy stay awake
A prescription pill people take to help them focus or stay awake
Surface Forms
Morphology
dexy = dextroamphetamine (semi-transparent) = dex + y
Formed as an informal clipping/affixation from the drug name (e.g., 'dextroamphetamine' or brand 'Dexedrine'); knowing the base helps but the slang formation and usage are informal and not fully predictable for all learners.
Etymology
Dexy comes from the start of dextroamphetamine; the dextro part means 'right', like in dexterity, and people shortened the long name to a quick slang word. So dexy now means a tablet of that drug, the type people sometimes take to stay awake or to help them focus.