quaalude
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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 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 The quaalude testimony came from a deposition that was part of Constand's civil suit against Cosby. — Michael R. Sisak, chicagotribune.com, "Judge hints he may not allow Cosby testimony that he gave women quaaludes," 30 Mar. 2018 Today should be the last day the discussion of quaaludes is had regarding these accusations against Mr. Cosby. — Washington Post, "At trial, experts debate drug Cosby gave to his accuser," 19 Apr. 2018 After jurors heard Cosby's quaaludes testimony, the defense put Jackson on the stand. — Michael R. Sisak, chicagotribune.com, "Bill Cosby's defense loses fifth bid for mistrial," 19 Apr. 2018 After jurors heard Cosby's quaaludes testimony, the defense put Jackson on the stand. — Fox News, "Bill Cosby's legal team loses 5th bid for a mistrial," 19 Apr. 2018 The quaaludes testimony was introduced at Cosby's first trial. — Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, "Bill Cosby retrial, Day 7: His testimony about giving drugs to women is allowed, judge rules," 17 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'quaalude.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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quaalude
noun
quaa·lude
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Medical Definition of quaalude
: a tablet or capsule of methaqualone