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noun

nixon

n.
US /ˈnɪksən/ nixon

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States.

    Richard Milhous Nixon (1913–1994), the 37th President of the United States, known for the Watergate scandal and his resignation.

    Simple

    Historians often debate the foreign policy legacy of Nixon.

    In context

    The resignation of Nixon in 1974 remains a pivotal moment in American constitutional history, marking the only time a president has left office early.

  2. 02 C2 Proficiency Slang

    A slang term for drugs that are weak or bad quality but sold as if they are strong.

    A slang term for a drug of low quality or potency that is fraudulently passed off as a pure or powerful substance.

    Simple

    He realized too late that he had been sold a Nixon.

    In context

    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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Level C2 · Proficiency
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