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Definition of meths

meths

/mɛθs/
meths
Plural:meths
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• noun

1

British An informal shortening of methylated spirits, a denatured alcohol mixed with methanol and purple dye, commonly used as a household solvent or fuel for camping stoves.

Example

"We packed a small bottle of meths to prime the portable stove during our hiking trip in the Highlands."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British, Australian, and New Zealand English, "meths" is the informal shortening for methylated spirits (denatured alcohol used as fuel or solvent), whereas in North American English it is only encountered as the plural of "meth" (methamphetamine).

• Nearby Words

methodist
methodize
methodology
meths
methuselah
methyl
meticulosity

Word Origin & Etymology

Emerged in the early 20th century as an informal clipping of "methylated spirits," combining the shortened root "meth-" with the plural "-s" from "spirits."

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