Someone who amassed their wealth, often illicitly, through the manufacturing, distribution, or sale of pharmaceutical pills, particularly opioids or other controlled substances. A portmanteau of "pill" and "millionaire" (or billionaire), highlighting the dubious origin of their riches. Often used to describe drug kingpins or unscrupulous pharmaceutical executives.
**Example 1:**
"That guy drives a new Escalade every year, but everyone knows he's just a pillenaire from the back alley oxy trade
"That guy drives a new Escalade every year, but everyone knows he's just a pillenaire from the back alley oxy trade
by Krychele May 21, 2025