- Xanax, which sounds very medical and professional, was clipped to xanny, which sounds much more approachable. This gives the term a more informal or endearing feel, making it easier to talk about; this is especially useful for the demographic the term is associated with: young people with anxiety issues.
Xanny
noun; clipping
a slang term for the anxiety medication drug, Xanax
Etymology : Clipping of the term Xanax, with -y ending to give the word a friendlier feel.
Source : Song lyric from Billie Eilish – “I don’t need a xanny to feel better” 29 March, 2019
Last modified: 11 December 2019