molly

noun

mol·ly | \ ˈmä-lē

variants: or less commonly mollie

plural mollies

Definition of molly

: any of various small, often brightly colored tropical fish (genus Poecilia) that are live-bearers found in fresh, brackish, or salt water and include several that are highly valued as aquarium fishes

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Police obtained a search warrant for his apartment on Inglewood Drive and, on Dec. 27 found fentanyl, the club-drug molly and a gun inside, according to court records. — Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com, "Investigators track woman's fatal overdose to Cleveland Heights prostitution ring," 29 July 2017 Round 4, Pick 115 David Sharpe, OT, Florida: And here’s Dave Gettleman’s hog molly – a 6-foot-6, 343-pounder who underachieved for Gators but is necessary insurance for Michael Oher. — Joseph Person, charlotteobserver, "2017 Carolina Panthers mock draft: NC flavors this pick-by-pick projection," 26 Apr. 2017 Round 4, Pick 115 David Sharpe, OT, Florida: And here’s Dave Gettleman’s hog molly – a 6-foot-6, 343-pounder who underachieved for Gators but is necessary insurance for Michael Oher. — Joseph Person, charlotteobserver, "2017 Carolina Panthers mock draft: NC flavors this pick-by-pick projection," 26 Apr. 2017

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Molly

noun

Mol·ly | \ ˈmä-lē

Medical Definition of Molly

: the illicit drug ecstasy especially when in a powdered or crystalline form contained in a capsule Experts say Molly, though often touted as pure, is often mixed with other drugs and ingredients, perhaps even more than the Ecstasy of yesteryear. —Helena Oliveiro, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 8 June 2013