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kif

keef
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Kif (noun) means a form of cannabis traditionally smoked in North Africa, or the relaxed, hazy state it produces. Example: “Kif is traditionally smoked in a small pipe called a sebsi.”

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A form of cannabis traditionally smoked in North Africa, or the relaxed, hazy state it produces.
"Kif is traditionally smoked in a small pipe called a sebsi."
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_____ is traditionally smoked in a small pipe called a sebsi.

Etymology

From Moroccan Arabic "kīf," ultimately from Arabic "kayf" meaning "pleasure" or "joy."

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “kif” mean?
The word “kif” means a form of cannabis traditionally smoked in North Africa, or the relaxed, hazy state it produces.
How do you pronounce “kif”?
“Kif” is pronounced keef (/kiːf/ in IPA).
How do you use “kif” in a sentence?
Here is “kif” used in a sentence: “Kif is traditionally smoked in a small pipe called a sebsi.”
What part of speech is “kif”?
“Kif” is a noun.
Where does the word “kif” come from?
The word “kif” comes from Arabic. From Moroccan Arabic "kīf," ultimately from Arabic "kayf" meaning "pleasure" or "joy.".

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