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Definition of meth

meth

/mɛθ/
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1

A potent, highly addictive synthetic central nervous system stimulant drug; methamphetamine.

Example

"Public health officials launched a new awareness campaign to address the rising addiction to meth in rural communities."

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meteorology
meter
meterstick
meth
methadone
methamphetamine
methane

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s as a colloquial clipping of 'methamphetamine', occasionally also used in clinical slang as a shortening of 'methadone'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meth
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