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skinny burn
What does skinny burn mean?
A very thin roll-up, often scrounged near the end of the week when tobacco is running low before the next canteen.
"All I've got left is a skinny burn to last till Thursday."
Origin
From 'skinny' (thin) + 'burn' (tobacco).
Frequently asked questions
What is a skinny burn?
A skinny burn is a very thin roll-up cigarette, usually rolled that way to make dwindling tobacco stretch further.
When do inmates smoke a skinny burn?
Typically near the end of the week when tobacco is running low, as in 'all I've got left is a skinny burn to last till Thursday.'
Where does the term come from?
It combines 'skinny' (thin) with 'burn,' UK prison slang for tobacco.
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