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molly
MO-lee
Molly (noun) means (slang) The pure powder or crystal form of the drug MDMA. Example: “Police said the pills tested positive for molly.”
noun
1
(slang) The pure powder or crystal form of the drug MDMA.
"Police said the pills tested positive for molly."
2
A small live-bearing tropical fish popular in home aquariums.
"Mollies give birth to live young instead of laying eggs."
"The shop sells black mollies alongside guppies and other tropical fish."
"She kept a few mollies in her freshwater tank."
name
1
A female given name, a pet form of Mary.
"Molly started her new job on Monday."
How to use molly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often either the recreational drug MDMA in powder form, a popular aquarium fish, or a common given name.
When to use it
The drug sense is informal slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mollies
- Third person singular
- mollies
- Past tense
- mollied
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Etymology
From the personal name Molly, a pet form of Mary; the drug sense likely comes from "molecular," referencing pure MDMA.
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What does “molly” mean?
The word “molly” means (slang) The pure powder or crystal form of the drug MDMA. In plain terms, most often either the recreational drug MDMA in powder form, a popular aquarium fish, or a common given name.
How do you pronounce “molly”?
“Molly” is pronounced MO-lee (/ˈmɑli/ in IPA).
How do you use “molly” in a sentence?
Here is “molly” used in a sentence: “Police said the pills tested positive for molly.”
What part of speech is “molly”?
Depending on how it is used, “molly” can be a noun and a name.
Is “molly” a common word?
“Molly” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “molly” have?
“Molly” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (slang) The pure powder or crystal form of the drug MDMA.
What is the difference between molly and ecstasy?
Both are street names for the drug MDMA. 'Molly' usually refers to the powder or crystal form marketed as pure, while 'ecstasy' typically refers to pressed pills, which may contain other substances.
What kind of fish is a molly?
A molly is a small, live-bearing tropical fish popular in home aquariums. Mollies are known for being hardy and easy to keep, and they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
Is Molly short for another name?
Yes. As a given name, Molly is a pet form of Mary, though today it is widely used as an independent name in its own right.
Is it spelled molly or mollie?
For the fish and the drug, 'molly' is the standard spelling. As a female given name, both 'Molly' and 'Mollie' are used, with Molly being the more common form.
