med
/mɛːd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: meds
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Medications, especially prescribed psychoactive medications.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
He's been very strange. I wonder if he's not been taking his meds.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A medic; a doctor.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
A stray dachshund the meds are keeping as a mascot.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “med” mean?
Medications, especially prescribed psychoactive medications.
Is “med” formal or informal?
med is generally informal.