'lude

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of lude (“the drug Quaalude”). alt-of, alternative, slang

    "Most people like to drive on speed or cocaine with plenty of whiskey mixed in. This gives you the confidence you want and the need for plowing through red lights and passing trucks on the right. But don't neglect downs and ’ludes and codeine cough syrup either."

  2. 2
    A Honda Prelude sports car. slang

    "Preludes have been pretty conservative compared to the rest of their competition, but the new 'lude is loaded to the windowsills with sex appeal and individuality."

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"Most people like to drive on speed or cocaine with plenty of whiskey mixed in. This gives you the confidence you want and the need for plowing through red lights and passing trucks on the right. But don't neglect downs and ’ludes and codeine cough syrup either."

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