galaxy gas

English

Alternative forms

  • Galaxy Gas

Etymology

Genericized trademark of Galaxy Gas, an American culinary brand which produces whipped-cream chargers and dispensers containing nitrous oxide.

Noun

galaxy gas (uncountable)

  1. (slang, euphemistic) Nitrous oxide, especially when used recreationally.
    • [2024 September 23, Trace William Cowen, “What the Hell Is Galaxy Gas?”, in Complex‎[1]:
      On social media and beyond, many have taken to using the brand’s name in a more colloquial fashion, with “Galaxy Gas” being used as a catchall for nitrous oxide inhalants at large, regardless of whether they are actually Galaxy Gas products or not.]
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see galaxy,‎ gas.
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