meth

1 of 2

noun

: methamphetamine
… estimates that two-thirds of the violent criminals he tries use meth, cook it or sell it.Paul Solotaroff
see crystal meth

meth-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or metho-
: methyl
methacrylic

Examples of meth in a Sentence

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Noun
The literal ton of meth, which was intended to be dispersed around the Southeast of the country, is no longer a threat to the community according to DEA officials. Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2024 Overdosing on meth can cause death from stroke, heart attack, or multiple organ problems caused by overheating. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2024 More drug busts:Man arrested in connection with attempt to ship a ton of meth to Australia USA TODAY reached out to Sheriff Keith Korenek for comment. Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024 San Gabriel Valley man tried to ship a literal ton of meth to Australia, feds say. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meth 

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Word History

Etymology

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from methyl

First Known Use

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meth was in 1966

Dictionary Entries Near meth

Cite this Entry

“Meth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meth. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

Medical Definition

meth

1 of 2 noun
British
: meths

meth

2 of 2 noun
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