reefer
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A marijuana cigarette.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
'Most of the real hep-cats smoke reefers,' explained Leiter. 'Wouldn't be allowed most places.'
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Marijuana.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reefer” mean?
A marijuana cigarette.
Is “reefer” formal or informal?
reefer is generally dated, slang.