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.