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OD

(informal) To take an overdose of a drug, to overdose.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(informal) To take an overdose of a drug, to overdose.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia, on road signs) , used on route numbers for large vehicles, and normally followed by a numeral, e.g. OD5.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(manufacturing) (of a pipe, tube, or shaft) .

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OD means: (of a pipe, tube, or shaft) .. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

For ESL learners

OD means: (of a pipe, tube, or shaft) .. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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