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roll-up
What does roll-up mean?
A cigarette rolled by hand from loose tobacco and papers, the standard smoke inside.
"He rolled a thin roll-up to make his baccy last."
Origin
From 'rolling up' tobacco in a paper.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'roll-up'?
A cigarette rolled by hand from loose tobacco and papers, the standard smoke in prison and among budget smokers generally.
Where does the word 'roll-up' come from?
Straightforwardly, from the act of rolling up tobacco in a cigarette paper.
Is a roll-up the same as a rollie?
Yes, 'rollie' is a common informal variant for the same hand-rolled cigarette.
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