puff the magic dragon
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Meaning · English
To smoke marijuana.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sure, he puffed the magic dragon — who didn't? — but no cocaine, no heroin.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “puff the magic dragon” mean?
To smoke marijuana.
Is “puff the magic dragon” formal or informal?
puff the magic dragon is generally humorous, slang.