noun
crank
Methamphetamine, in slang.
The report identifies crank as slang for methamphetamine.
Etymology
Crank became slang for methamphetamine from the verb crank, originally associated with turning or winding.
More examples
- The character struggled with dependence on crank.
- The article discussed the harms associated with crank.
- He sought treatment after years of using crank.
Forms
crank
Similar words
- meth
- The common shortened name.
- methamphetamine
- The full name of the drug.