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Meth vs Cocain - What's the difference?

meth | cocain |

As nouns the difference between meth and cocain

is that meth is (slang) methamphetamine, especially in the form of the crystalline hydrochloride or meth can be (geordie|pejorative) a tramp while cocain is .

meth

English

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of methamphetamine .

Noun

(en noun)
  • (slang) Methamphetamine, especially in the form of the crystalline hydrochloride.

    • Etymology 2

    From meths'' or ''methylated spirits , as stereotypically drunk by tramps.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Geordie, pejorative) A tramp.
    • Related terms
    * meths drinker

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    cocain

    English

    Noun

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  • * 1822 , American Medical Association, Transactions of the Section on Laryngology, Otology and Rhinology (page 182)
    • But in those cases in which the application of cocain would relieve the symptoms, we are sure to get good results
  • * 1905 , Dental Society of the State of New York, Transactions of the Dental Society of the State of New York (volumes 37-40, page 106)
    • My attention was called to this many years ago, very shortly after the introduction of cocain as a local anesthetic.
  • * 1914 , Transactions of the Section on Genito-Urinary Diseases of the American Medical Association , page 80:
    • After opening the bladder (incision extending 1 inch pubically from peritoneal fold) the prostate was was injected deeply with 1 per cent. cocain while the pericapsular region was injected with the 1 : 400 novocain solution.