on the nod
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Meaning · English
In a stuporous state following a high from heroin.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She was nearly 'on the nod' from all the heroin she had coursing through her veins and couldn't handle a struggle.
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). Figurative class: Metaphor (PIE-English corpus, CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “on the nod” mean?
In a stuporous state following a high from heroin.
Is “on the nod” formal or informal?
on the nod is generally slang.