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Definition of quaalude

quaalude

/ˈkweɪluːd/
quaa · lude
Plural:quaaludes
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quaalude Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A synthetic sedative and hypnotic drug (methaqualone) formerly prescribed to treat insomnia and anxiety, or a tablet of this substance.

Example

"The documentary examined how the widespread overprescription of the quaalude in the 1970s eventually led to strict federal regulation."

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• Nearby Words

qitaihe
qom
qu appelle
quaalude
quack
quacker
quackery

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1965 by the pharmaceutical company William H. Rorer, Inc. as a trademark blending the phrase 'quiet interlude' and stylized to resemble the contemporary sedative Maalox.

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