noun
val
val
noun
1
Informal short form of "Valium," a common anti-anxiety medication.
"He was prescribed val to help him sleep after the accident."
How to Use Val
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for the sedative drug Valium.
When to use it
Informal; "Valium" is the standard term in medical or formal contexts.
Word Forms
vals plural, Vals plural
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Etymology
A shortening of the brand name "Valium."