English · Slang Attested

puff the magic dragon

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Meaning · English

To smoke marijuana.

Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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