1. Plural of dexie; tablets or capsules of dextroamphetamine, a stimulant drug.
Usage: slang; informal; chiefly Australian and British; dated

Examples

• In the 1960s, dexies were commonly used by students pulling all-nighters.
• The truck driver relied on dexies to stay awake during long hauls.
• Dexies became a cultural phenomenon in certain subcultures during that era.
• He was caught with a handful of dexies in his pocket.
• The band members were known to use dexies during their recording sessions.