English · Slang Attested

oxy

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Meaning · English

Clipping of oxycodone, an opioid similar to heroin.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

One of the detectives, Sgt. Joseph Ballou, discovered that during a drug raid in 2012, Springfield cops had confiscated 51 oxycodone pills — the gold standard of prescription opioids. ¶ The oxies were turned over to Farak for analysis and she issued a certificate saying the pills were not illegal.

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 “oxy” mean?

Clipping of oxycodone, an opioid similar to heroin.

Is “oxy” formal or informal?

oxy is generally slang.

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