Definition
dexies
noun
- Plural of dexie; tablets or capsules of dextroamphetamine, a stimulant drug.
Usage: slang; informal; chiefly Australian and British; dated
Examples
- In the 1960s, dexies were commonly used by students pulling all-nighters.
- The truck driver relied on dexies to stay awake during long hauls.
- Dexies became a cultural phenomenon in certain subcultures during that era.
- He was caught with a handful of dexies in his pocket.
- The band members were known to use dexies during their recording sessions.