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Meaning of OxyContin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)tn̩/

Definitions

  1. A brand name for a controlled-release form of oxycodone, a synthetic analgesic drug.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of OxyContin.
    alt-of, uncountable

Examples

“In his view, there is not much moral difference between the Sacklers, the enormously wealthy, extremely philanthropic family who made their money getting people addicted to OxyContin; Bill Clinton, who adopted MarketWorld’s beliefs during his presidency and in his work afterward; and others who have done nothing so obviously huge or harmful, but who aren’t willing to go radical, either.”
“An example is a user who messaged “Bought some oxycontin, we finna get trippy mane” (sic).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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