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

Mandooshka

Uber Woman. Very, very beautiful and attractive, with a hightened sense of being and sexual awareness. She turns heads - both male and female where ever she goes. Comfortable to explore and delve into the unknown - not without caution and consideration but with a greater than average desire to experience the unexperienced and involve those with whom she is close in a mutual journey. Real, true, open, honest and sharing with a special few. If she perceives you as of similar qualities, nothing is withheld in communication of her thoughts and feelings and her willingness to listen and offer her heartfelt response is guaranteed.

If you're going on an adventure Mandooshka might just come with you.

by The Konqueror February 6, 2010

mandrogynous

Quality of male who is able to incorporate feminine styles without reducing masculinity

"Prince is so mandrogynous he wears heels and lace and still gets women."

by MVar December 15, 2008

mandriff

The hairy midriff of a man whos shirt is too short.

"Dude, put your arms down, you have mandriff. I think i'm gonna puke!"

by Naynae May 25, 2007

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

tony manero

A troubled teen from the Bay Ride area of Brooklyn in the late 1970s, known for his stylish dance moves on the disco floor. While on the dance floor, Tony forgets all his troubles, but when he's off it he faces a dead end job, unsupportive parents, alcohol, drugs, and violence.

Connie: So, are you as good in bed as you are on that dance floor?
Tony Manero: You know, Connie, if you're as good in bed as you are on the dance floor, then you're one lousy fuck.

by Hey Arnold October 23, 2007

Mandom

a perfume from a Japanese company that used Charles Bronson in their ad campaigns in the early 70s

Mmm... Mandom. God, Charles Bronson is -- mmm... manly. If you weren't gay before, you'll become gay for any man wearing -- mmm... Mandom.

by HeWhoE January 8, 2009