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molly

UK/ˈmɒ.li/ US/ˈmɑ.li/ common slang us

noun

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Origin

From Molly, the personal name, a pet form of Mary. In some cases it is possibly derived from mollitia (“softness, weakness”). Drug sense probably influenced by the initial of MDMA.

Phrases

  • hairy molly
  • molly house
  • sailfin molly

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