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to Narcan

to Narcan

5.6
To give a medicine to someone to stop an overdose from drugs like heroin
  • verb
  • /ˈnɑrˌkæn/
  • Jargon
translation icon : administrar Narcan
  • If you find someone unresponsive, call 911 and Narcan them if a kit is available.

Examples

  • The paramedic quickly Narcaned the overdosed patient and waited for breathing to improve.

  • During the workshop, students practiced Narcaning on mannequins to learn correct spray technique.

  • She quickly Narcaned him after he collapsed.

  • Did you Narcan her during the emergency?

  • If you find someone unresponsive, call 911 and Narcan them if a kit is available.

  • The paramedic quickly Narcaned the overdosed patient and waited for breathing to improve.

  • She quickly Narcaned him after he collapsed.

Surface Forms

Narcan infinitive
Narcaned past
Narcaned past participle
Narcaning present participle
Narcanes third person singular

Etymology

Narcan as a verb comes from the brand name Narcan for the drug naloxone, and people use it informally to mean 'give Narcan to someone'. That's why to Narcan someone is to give the medicine that reverses an opioid overdose and brings them back from dangerous 'numbness'.