Word
nixon
Phoneticsnixon
/ˈnɪksən/
Definitions
01the U.S. President
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States.
n. Richard Milhous Nixon (1913–1994), the 37th President of the United States, known for the Watergate scandal and his resignation.
“Historians often debate the foreign policy legacy of Nixon.”
“The resignation of Nixon in 1974 remains a pivotal moment in American constitutional history, marking the only time a president has left office early.”
02low-quality drugs
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Slang
n. A slang term for drugs that are weak or bad quality but sold as if they are strong.
n. A slang term for a drug of low quality or potency that is fraudulently passed off as a pure or powerful substance.
“He realized too late that he had been sold a Nixon.”
“The street dealer was known for pushing Nixons on unsuspecting tourists who couldn't tell the difference between high-grade product and low-potency filler.”
Usage
Usually functions as a countable noun in informal speech.
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01. Nixon in China
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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