verb
Uncommon
od
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Od (verb) means to take a dangerous excess of a drug; to overdose. Example: “Paramedics were called after he od'd on painkillers.”
verb
1
To take a dangerous excess of a drug; to overdose.
"Paramedics were called after he od'd on painkillers."
How to use od
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang shorthand for overdosing on a drug.
When to use it
Informal slang, almost always written as "OD" or "od'd" rather than spelled out.
Common pairings
od on something
an OD
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Etymology
A shortened, spoken form of "overdose".
Frequently asked questions
What does “od” mean?
The word “od” means to take a dangerous excess of a drug; to overdose. In plain terms, slang shorthand for overdosing on a drug.
How do you pronounce “od”?
“Od” is pronounced od (/ɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “od” in a sentence?
Here is “od” used in a sentence: “Paramedics were called after he od'd on painkillers.”
What part of speech is “od”?
“Od” is a verb.
Is “od” a common word?
“Od” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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