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molly

Slang for MDMA, especially in pure crystalline or capsule form.

ˈmɒl.iDocumented since 2010s2010sGen ZtrendingCurrent711 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2010 · 1 year of recorded use
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#1·Apr 26, 2026Global

Slang for MDMA, especially in pure crystalline or capsule form. Distinct from "ecstasy," which traditionally refers to pressed pills that may be cut with other substances. The street supply is rarely actually pure MDMA — testing kits are widely advised.

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  • “too sober to be trans why was i such a dweeb and not do ket/molly my 1st year of college”

"They were dancing on molly all night."
Origin: US club / festival scene from the early 2010s onward; mainstreamed by hip-hop lyrics around 2012–2015.
For parents

"molly" is slang related to drug use: slang for mdma, especially in pure crystalline or capsule form. If your teen uses it casually, it does not automatically mean they are using; many young people repeat drug slang they see in song lyrics, memes, or films without first-hand experience. However, repeated, context-specific use (talking about scoring, prices, plans for the weekend) is worth a calm, non-confrontational conversation. Ask open questions rather than reacting to the word itself, and check what they actually know about the substance.

For ESL learners

"molly" is informal English meaning slang for mdma, especially in pure crystalline or capsule form. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "slang for mdma" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "molly" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.

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  • “Gabriel & Dresden - Tracking Treasure Down (feat. Molly Bancroft) is now playing on TrancePulse! Tune in https://trance.ie”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Quilting Circles on a Domestic Machine NO Longarm Needed! Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel "Lynne Hanson & Molly Brown" #quilts #sewing #quilting #patchwork #fabrics #shqa”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “*Molly Ivins or Jim Hightower or both maybe.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “too sober to be trans why was i such a dweeb and not do ket/molly my 1st year of college”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The unlabeled deck was still warm when Molly arrived.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·May 2, 2026Global

a male homosexual, especially an effeminate one.

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  • “003. ^ [Jump up to: _**a**_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA#cite_ref-DrugFacts_3-0) [_**b**_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA#cite_ref-DrugFacts_3-1) [_**c**_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA#cite_ref-DrugFacts_3-2)["DrugFacts: MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141203115531/http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/mdma-ecstasy-or-molly).”

  • “Molly, who verbalizes very little and is obsessed with lining up her shoes in neat rows, throws Buck's life into a tailspin.”

  • “Molly evolved from the English diminutive Mally.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_(name)#cite_note-1) English surnames such as Moll, Mollett, and Mollison are derived from Molly.”

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#3·May 2, 2026Global

A fish of the genus , excluding Endler's livebearers and guppies.

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#4·May 2, 2026Global

A woman or girl, especially of low status or prostitute.

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#5·May 2, 2026Global

A bird, the wagtail.

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#6·May 2, 2026Global

A female cat, a she-cat

Cluster: stimulants
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#7·May 2, 2026Global

To engage in (male) homosexual activity with.

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"molly" is slang related to drug use: slang for mdma, especially in pure crystalline or capsule form. If your teen uses it casually, it does not automatically mean they are using; many young people repeat drug slang they see in song lyrics, memes, or films without first-hand experience. However, repeated, context-specific use (talking about scoring, prices, plans for the weekend) is worth a calm, non-confrontational conversation. Ask open questions rather than reacting to the word itself, and check what they actually know about the substance.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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