hillbilly heroin
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Oxycodone, Percocet, or similar opioid/opiate drugs, when used as recreational drugs.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“There are no secrets in this town.” “Maybe a few.” “No. None. You're having money problems. Our children had sex. Judy Gordon orders OxyContin over the Internet and has developed quite the habit.” “"Jesus Loves You" Judy?” “"Jesus Loves You" Judy loves her hillbilly heroin. But you didn't hear that
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hillbilly heroin” mean?
Oxycodone, Percocet, or similar opioid/opiate drugs, when used as recreational drugs.
Is “hillbilly heroin” formal or informal?
hillbilly heroin is generally derogatory, slang.