crystal
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Meaning · English
Crystal meth; methamphetamine hydrochloride.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He tells me he's been shooting crystal, which I already pretty much know because he does not bother to keep his sleeves rolled down over the needle tracks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “crystal” mean?
Crystal meth; methamphetamine hydrochloride.
Is “crystal” formal or informal?
crystal is generally slang.