noun
dex
noun
1
Short informal term for dexterity, especially a character's skill stat in video games and tabletop RPGs.
"She put most of her points into dex so her rogue could dodge attacks."
2
Slang shorthand for a stimulant drug such as dextroamphetamine, or for the cough suppressant dextromethorphan.
"The label warned against mixing dex with alcohol."
How to Use Dex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGamer slang for dexterity, or informal slang for certain stimulant/cough-suppressant drugs.
When to use it
Informal in all senses; the gaming sense is common in chat and forums, the drug senses are casual slang best avoided in formal or medical writing.
Word Forms
dexes plural
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Etymology
A clipped form — the games sense shortens "dexterity," while the drug senses shorten "dextroamphetamine" or "dextromethorphan."