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
1
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
1
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- roofies
- Third person singular
- roofies
- Past tense
- roofied
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Etymology
A slang shortening of the brand name Rohypnol.
Rhymes for roofie
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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.
