Slang

ice (3)

This page is about the slang term ice (3)

American and Australian English

Meaning

an illegal drug; crystalline methamphetamine, speed

For example

  • Tommy was arrested for buying ice from a guy who turned out to be a cop.

  • Ice is one of the most dangerous street drugs around at the moment.

Variety

This is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz

People who take the drug ice usually end up

a. successful and happy

b. strong and healthy

c. poor and sick
a) successful and happy b) strong and healthy c) poor and sick

See Slang of the Day today

Contributor: Matt Errey