lude
noun
ˈlüd 
: a pill of methaqualone —usually used in plural
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Ancient regulars, neighborhood relics, old-time alcoholics, male and female, sitting across from the new clientele of benny and lude users getting their groove on at the pool tables. 
Michelle Tea, Harper's magazine, 22 June 2019
Michelle Tea, Harper's magazine, 22 June 2019 Word History
Etymology
short for Quaalude, a proprietary name for methaqualone
First Known Use
1973, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
lude
noun
ˈlüd
: a pill of methaqualone —usually used in plural