molly

noun
UK: /ˈmɒl.i/
US: /ˈmɑː.li/

  1. A girl's name, often a short form of Mary.

    1. Molly is my sister's best friend, and she is very kind. [ ] [ ]
    2. Molly, a bright and cheerful student, always participates in class discussions. [ ] [ ]

  2. A drug, usually in pill form, containing MDMA, often used at parties.

    1. He warned his friends about the dangers of taking molly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police made several arrests related to the sale of molly at the concert. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ecstasy mdma
molly transitive-verb

  1. To pamper, spoil, or coddle excessively.

    1. Don't molly the dog; he needs to learn some discipline. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach warned the parents not to molly their kids too much; they need to grow. [ ] [ ]
molly noun

  1. A term for a prostitute.

    1. The historical records sometimes refer to women working as molly. [ ] [ ]
    2. In old London, a molly might be found near the docks or theater districts. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "molly" in English means: A girl's name, often a short form of Mary., A drug, usually in pill form, containing MDMA, often used at parties..

The phonetic transcription of "molly" is /ˈmɒl.i/ in British English and /ˈmɑː.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "molly": ecstasy, mdma.

Example usage of "molly": "Molly is my sister's best friend, and she is very kind.". More examples on the page.