Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, derived from the Greek name Alexander, meaning ‘defender of the people’

“Alex is a popular name for boys in modern times.”

2. proper noun

a specific person’s name

“Alex, the CEO, gave a speech at the conference.”

3. verb

to make a loud, piercing sound, like a scream or a cry

“The crowd started to alex when they saw the concert venue.”