tranq

Short for sedative

Tranq is informal shortening of tranquilizer—a sedative drug used to calm humans or animals.

In veterinary and wildlife contexts, a tranq dart delivers sedatives to subdue animals: They tranqed the bear before relocating it.

Recently, tranq refers specifically to xylazine, a veterinary sedative increasingly found in illicit drug supplies, often mixed with fentanyl.

sedation

sedative

Drug promoting calm

anesthesia · veterinary · sedate · knockout · injection · dose · unconscious · capture · wildlife · downer

slang

chill

Cold sensation or relaxation

peaceful · serene · cool · easygoing · laid-back · vibes · zen · chillax · unwind · destress

Categories
Opposites
pharmacological effect

tranqstimulant

Alertness-boosting drug

upper · uppers · speed · amphetamine · methamphetamine

effect on alertness/consciousness

tranqstimulant

Alertness-boosting drug

pep pill · energy booster · smelling salts · adrenaline shot · epinephrine

physiological arousal

tranqstimulant

Alertness-boosting drug

energizer · excitant · activator · arouser · pick-me-up

Phrases
Family

tranquil, tranquility, tranquilizer, tranquilize, tranquilizing, tranquilizers, tranqs, tranquilization, tranquilised

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG