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Oxy

Oxy

2 8.9
A nickname for Occidental College in Los Angeles
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɑːksɪ/
  • Jargon
: Oxy
  • The moment you arrived on Oxy's campus, you could feel the big game vibe.

Examples

  • Many students choose Oxy for its strong academic programs and vibrant student life.

  • Oxy started to find some soft spots in the Cats' coverage as Oxy's QB was able to extend plays and find open receivers downfield.

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  • Interception by Linfield on the Oxy 38-yard line with 5 minutes left in the game.

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  • At that point, I thought Linfeld was salting the game away, but Oxy responded and took the momentum back with a huge 11-play drive.

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  • When I visited my friend at Oxy, I was impressed by the beautiful campus and friendly atmosphere.

  • Attending a concert at Oxy was one of the highlights of my college experience.

Compounds

oxy
  • Specialized
2 9.3

A part of a word meaning containing oxygen or being sharp

Surface Forms

Oxy main

Etymology

Oxy is the casual, friendly short name for Occidental College in Los Angeles. The full name Occidental comes from a word meaning 'western', so a helpful way to remember Oxy is that it is the short form of the college with a 'western' name.