tranx
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[edit]tranx pl (normally plural, singular trank or tranq)
- (slang) Medicinal tranquilizers for human consumption, whether legal or illegal.
- 1975, Russell H. Greenan, Heart of Gold, page 114:
- "If the girl wants to sleep, let her do it on her own time. She must have gulped a handful of tranx, for Christ's sake. I couldn't even get her to make conversation."
"Hey, man—now listen. Greta wouldn't take no tranx when she's working."
- 1988, New Society, page 134:
- No tranx
Minor tranquillisers are among the world's most commonly prescribed drugs.
Related terms
[edit]- see: tranquilizer