Addie — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. A diminutive of the female given names Adele, Adeline, Adelaide, and Addison or other names beginning with Ad-.

2. A diminutive of the male given names Adam and Adrian or other names beginning with Ad-.

   Usage

   • Rare

Proper noun

1. A surname.

Proper noun

1. A place name from the diminutive or surname: An unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States.

2. A place name from the diminutive or surname: A township in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States.

Noun

1. Adderall, especially when used as a cognitive enhancer or recreational drug.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Slang
   • Uncountable

   Examples

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   “Just popped an Addie, so I’m good to go” — this sort of pretest attitude has become pervasive. Conversations with several students suggested Adderall was always available, costing from $2 to $5 a pill.