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.