1. skill or ability in using one's hands or body; manual dexterity
Usage: informal; often used in gaming and sports contexts
2. in role-playing games and video games, a character attribute representing dexterity or agility
Usage: gaming slang

Examples

• The surgeon's dex allowed her to perform the delicate operation with precision.
• He improved his dex by practicing the piano every day.
• In the video game, increasing your dex stat makes your character faster and more accurate.
• The dancer's natural dex was evident in every graceful movement.
• Players often prioritize dex when building a rogue character in fantasy RPGs.