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veras
What does veras mean?
Cigarette rolling papers. From rhyming slang 'Vera Lynn' = skin (rolling paper).
"Lend us some veras, I've got the baccy but no papers."
Origin
Rhyming slang: Vera Lynn = skin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'veras' mean?
'Veras' means cigarette rolling papers. It comes from Cockney rhyming slang 'Vera Lynn' = skin, where 'skin' is British slang for a rolling paper.
Where does 'veras' come from?
It comes from rhyming slang using singer Vera Lynn's name to rhyme with 'skin', the common word for a rolling paper. The name is shortened to 'veras'.
How do you use 'veras'?
It's used when asking for or referring to rolling papers, as in 'Lend us some veras' meaning 'pass me some rolling papers.'
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