tranx

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tranx pl (normally plural, singular trank or tranq)

  1. (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.
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