reefer
Reefer (noun) means a short, close-fitting jacket, traditionally made of thick wool cloth. Example: “He wore a navy reefer over his uniform.”
How to use reefer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: a type of jacket, a refrigerated container, or slang for a joint.
The marijuana sense is informal slang, now somewhat dated.
Word forms
reefers plural, reefers plural, reefers plural
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He wore a navy _____ over his uniform.
Etymology
From reef plus -er; the jacket and clothing sense comes from sailors who reefed sails, while the marijuana sense arose independently in 20th-century slang.
Rhymes for reefer
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What does “reefer” mean?
The word “reefer” means a short, close-fitting jacket, traditionally made of thick wool cloth. In plain terms, depending on context: a type of jacket, a refrigerated container, or slang for a joint.
How do you pronounce “reefer”?
“Reefer” is pronounced REE-fuh (/ˈɹiːfɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reefer” in a sentence?
Here is “reefer” used in a sentence: “He wore a navy reefer over his uniform.”
What part of speech is “reefer”?
“Reefer” is a noun.
Where does the word “reefer” come from?
The word “reefer” dates back to around 1900. From reef plus -er; the jacket and clothing sense comes from sailors who reefed sails, while the marijuana sense arose independently in 20th-century slang.
How many meanings does “reefer” have?
“Reefer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, close-fitting jacket, traditionally made of thick wool cloth.