noun

roofie

ROO-fee

Roofie (noun) means slang for Rohypnol or a similar sedative used to incapacitate someone without their knowledge, typically for assault. Example: “She never leaves her drink unattended for fear of getting roofied.”

noun

Slang for Rohypnol or a similar sedative used to incapacitate someone without their knowledge, typically for assault.

"She never leaves her drink unattended for fear of getting roofied."

verb

To secretly drug someone's drink with a sedative.

"The bartender was later accused of roofing a customer's cocktail."

How to use roofie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA date-rape drug slipped into a drink, or the act of doing so.

When to use it

Slang; used in news reporting and everyday speech, but not a clinical or legal term.

Word forms

roofied past tense, roofies plural, roofies singular

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Etymology

A slang shortening of the brand name Rohypnol.

Rhymes for roofie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “roofie” mean?

The word “roofie” means slang for Rohypnol or a similar sedative used to incapacitate someone without their knowledge, typically for assault. In plain terms, a date-rape drug slipped into a drink, or the act of doing so.

How do you pronounce “roofie”?

“Roofie” is pronounced ROO-fee (/ˈɹufi/ in IPA).

How do you use “roofie” in a sentence?

Here is “roofie” used in a sentence: “She never leaves her drink unattended for fear of getting roofied.”

What part of speech is “roofie”?

Depending on how it is used, “roofie” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “roofie” have?

“Roofie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang for Rohypnol or a similar sedative used to incapacitate someone without their knowledge, typically for assault.