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quaalude

noun
quaa·​lude | \ ˈkwā-ˌlüd How to pronounce quaalude (audio) \

Definition of quaalude

: a tablet or capsule of methaqualone

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Although old-guard quaaludes aren't among the substances screened, the device takes aim at the class of benzodiazepines most typically slipped into drinks today—including Valium, Xanax, and Rohypnol (or roofies). Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, "Now, There's a Date-Rape Drug Test that Screens Your Drink in Under a Minute," 8 Sep. 2018 O’Neill still must decide on another motion that could also favor the defense: whether to exclude Cosby’s 2005-2006 deposition about giving women quaaludes. Jen Kirby, Vox, "Bill Cosby’s retrial may be the first real test of the power of #MeToo," 9 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of quaalude

1966, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for quaalude

from Quaalude, a trademark

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quaalude

noun
quaa·​lude | \ ˈkwā-ˌlüd How to pronounce quaalude (audio) \

Medical Definition of quaalude

: a tablet or capsule of methaqualone

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