"oxi" meaning in English

See oxi in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈɔçi/ (note: Greek pronunciation), /ɒksi/ (note: proscribed spelling pronunciation)
Etymology: Based on the typographic similarity to the Greek όχι (óchi). Etymology templates: {{der|en|el|όχι}} Greek όχι (óchi) Head templates: {{en-interjection}} oxi
  1. (In Greek contexts) no.
    Sense id: en-oxi-en-intj-OyDs6Cmw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} oxi (uncountable)
  1. (slang) cocaine paste Tags: slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-oxi-en-noun-VAyn5ZQR
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

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