Lou Reed

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Meaning · English

Speed (the recreational drug).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

'Want some Lou Reed?' asked Spam. 'Nah. I'll stick to the bevvy.'

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 “Lou Reed” mean?

Speed (the recreational drug).

Is “Lou Reed” formal or informal?

Lou Reed is generally slang.