Mandrax

Mandrax (pronounced "mandrakes" and often misspelled as such) is the name of a particular quaalude (or "downer") tablet that was first manufactured in Britain during the late 60s and early 70s. Its active ingredient is Methaqualone, which is chemically and functionally related to barbiturates. Street names for Mandrakes include "mandies," "buttons," "MX," and "white pipe." Mandrax tablets were initially a controlled substance prescribed as a sleeping aid but were pulled off the market and banned because of their extremely high dependancy (addiction) rate.

Though legal production of Mandrax ceased long ago, it is still illegally manufactured in many African and south Asian countries and is fighting a losing battle with crack cocaine on the African drug market. Mandrax tablets were designed to be taken orally but current trends in abuse involve grinding the tablets into powder and snorting them, or more commonly grinding the tablets and mixing them with Dagga before smoking it inside a specialized Dagga pipe (hence the nickname "white pipe"). When taken orally, Mandrax is almost always abused in conjunction with alcohol which serves to magnify the euphoric effects.

Side effects of Mandrax are similar to those of the common anti-depressant--cramps, insomnia, headaches, emotional instability, and so forth, with the added effects of toxin-induced psychosis as well as loss of muscle control.

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has classified Mandrax as a Schedule I drug due to the fact that it contains Methaqualone. Schedule I drugs are illegal to possess without a license in the United States because of the potential for abuse and/or addiction.

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by Siegfried Zaga May 23, 2005

Mandurah Handshake

A common practice in Mandurah, Western Australia, in which you punch someone in the back of the skull as hard as you can, often putting them in hospital.

1. "Oi bro, you shoulda seen me give this random bloke the Mandurah Handshake last night at toucan."

2. "I've gotta go to court today over that Mandurah Handshake incident last weekend, I hope my Centrelink benefits don't get cut off"

by Transmitteroftheclap March 1, 2017

Mandora's Box

Mandora's Box is the reckoning that men unleash on individuals--or society--for lack of redress of grievance by the State. Mandora's box can be opened when a man or men are cheated or treated unfairly by the system, especially in matters concerning family or divorce courts.

Man 1: "Did you see the evening news last night? Some dude shot and killed his wife's divorce attorney in cold blood."

Man 2: "Geez, this has been happening a lot lately. Looks like Mandora's Box has been opened..."

by Silky Ink Studios June 11, 2019

manogram

Something women want to have done by a HOT Doctor.

When I went to have my ears checked out by a new Doctor, he walks in the room and I suddenly forget my ear problems and I told him I needed a Manogram. Could you help??????

by Holly Palmer January 19, 2008

Mandira

A rare and unique person who is as introverted as she is extroverted. A definite people person who is seen as strange, crazy yet loveable but is loyal in nature and good of heart

She's acting like a Mandira

by EforEnigma February 10, 2010

mandrama

Dramatic behavior shown my a man in a relationship of some sort. Usually portrayed in a feminine, erratic way. The behavior causes most women to be completely turned off and often results in a break-up if the relationship hasn't already been terminated.

"During our break-up my ex's mandrama was apparent when he said, You stupid bitch! Can't you see I love you? To make matters worse, you didn't even notice my new haircut!"

by efab November 15, 2006

Mangran

a grandmother who is built like a man

you're grandmother is a mangran

by Brendan^^ October 17, 2009