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Tranq (noun) means a shortened form of the word tranquiliser.

noun

A shortened form of the word tranquiliser.

""I gave her a tranq," he said with anguish. "She asked for one and I found this bottle in the medicine cabinet and gave it to her."" — Sue Grafton, A is for Alibi (1982)

The veterinary pain-relief drug xylazine, when taken as an illegal street drug.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of tranq?

"tranq" (noun) means a shortened form of the word tranquiliser.

What are the different meanings of tranq?

"tranq" has 2 main meanings: 1. A shortened form of the word tranquiliser; 2. The veterinary pain-relief drug xylazine, when taken as an illegal street drug.