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Oxy
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oxycodone, a prescription opioid painkiller often misused recreationally
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Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
What does "oxy" mean in drug slang?
The term "oxy" refers to oxycodone, a prescription opioid pain medication that is sometimes misused for its euphoric effects. The structure is an informal abbreviation of "oxycodone." It is commonly used in medical and illicit drug contexts to refer to the substance, often in discussions of opioid use and abuse.
Examples
He said he got some oxy from a friend for his back pain.
