molly

word

/ˈmɑɫi/
MAH-lee
/mˈɒli/
MO-lee

Definition

A street name for the drug MDMA, a synthetic substance that can make people feel energetic, emotionally open, and euphoric. It is illegal in many places and can also be dangerous.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in informal speech and media reports about drugs. It usually refers specifically to MDMA in powder or capsule form, but in real life substances sold as 'molly' may be mixed with other drugs. Avoid casual use unless the context is clearly about illegal drugs.

Example Sentences

The police found molly at the party.

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He said the pills were molly.

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Molly can be very dangerous.

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They told us it was just molly, but no one really knew what was in it.

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She ended up in the hospital after taking something sold as molly.

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A lot of people think molly is pure, but that is not always true.

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