verb Uncommon

od

Od (verb) means to take a dangerous excess of a drug; to overdose. Example: “Paramedics were called after he od'd on painkillers.”

verb

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 notes

In 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

ODed past tense, OD'd past tense, OD'ed past tense, ODs singular, OD's singular

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Paramedics were called after he _____'d on painkillers.

A shortened, spoken form of "overdose".

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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