Dictionary

tranx en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈtɹæŋks/ without æ-raising
• /ˈtɹɛ̃ŋks/ æ-raising
• /ˈtɹeɪ̯ŋks/ æ-raising

Meanings

1. (plural, plural-normally, slang) Medicinal tranquilizers for human consumption, whether legal or illegal.
   • No tranx Minor tranquillisers are among the world's most commonly prescribed drugs. 1988, New Society, page 134:
   • "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." 1975, Russell H. Greenan, Heart of Gold, page 114:

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Relateds

tranquilizer (see)