reefer
/'ri:fə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A marijuana cigarette: A "reefer" is a slang term for a hand-rolled cigarette containing the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, typically for the purpose of smoking.
Usage
The word "reefer" is informal and belongs to slang, specifically drug-related vocabulary. It is most commonly used in casual conversation or in contexts discussing illicit substances. Its use can be considered dated or evocative of specific historical periods (e.g., mid-20th century).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Reefer madness": A historical term, originally the title of a 1936 propaganda film, now used idiomatically to refer to exaggerated or hysterical fears about the effects of marijuana use.
- The politician's warnings sounded like a modern case of reefer madness.
Variants and Related Words
- Joint (n): A more common contemporary slang synonym for a marijuana cigarette.
- Blunt (n): A cigar that has been hollowed out and filled with marijuana.
- Spliff (n): A marijuana cigarette, often mixed with tobacco.
Synonyms
- Marijuana cigarette
- Joint
- Doobie (slang)
Notes on Different Meanings
The word "reefer" has other, largely obsolete meanings not related to marijuana: - (Nautical): A person who reefs (furls) sails. - (Clothing): A type of close-fitting jacket, often made of thick wool. CRITICAL NOTE: In modern English, the primary and almost exclusive meaning of "reefer" is the marijuana cigarette. The other meanings are highly specialized, historical, and unlikely to be encountered in everyday language.
Noun
- marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking