dex
n. uncountablen. a short way of saying 'dexterity' in games or 'dextroamphetamine' in medicine. It usually refers to how fast or skillful a character is in a video game. In cryptocurrency, DEX is short for a decentralized exchange: a platform that lets people trade crypto peer-to-peer, without a company holding their funds.
n. a clipped form of 'dexterity' or 'dextroamphetamine', depending on the domain. In gaming contexts, it refers to a character attribute governing agility and precision; in medical slang, it refers to a specific stimulant medication.
I need to increase my dex to use this bow.
The player decided to put all their level-up points into dex to ensure their character could dodge incoming attacks more effectively.
Commonly used as a jargon term in role-playing games (RPGs) and medical contexts; rarely used in formal writing.
Last updated July 19, 2026