dex
Dex (noun) means Short informal term for dexterity, especially a character's skill stat in video games and tabletop RPGs. Example: “She put most of her points into dex so her rogue could dodge attacks.”
How to use dex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGamer slang for dexterity, or informal slang for certain stimulant/cough-suppressant drugs.
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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She put most of her points into _____ so her rogue could dodge attacks.
Etymology
A clipped form — the games sense shortens "dexterity," while the drug senses shorten "dextroamphetamine" or "dextromethorphan."
Frequently asked questions
What does “dex” mean?
The word “dex” means short informal term for dexterity, especially a character's skill stat in video games and tabletop RPGs. In plain terms, gamer slang for dexterity, or informal slang for certain stimulant/cough-suppressant drugs.
How do you use “dex” in a sentence?
Here is “dex” used in a sentence: “She put most of her points into dex so her rogue could dodge attacks.”
What part of speech is “dex”?
“Dex” is a noun.
Is “dex” a common word?
“Dex” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dex” have?
“Dex” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short informal term for dexterity, especially a character's skill stat in video games and tabletop RPGs.
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