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noun

spliff

splihf

Spliff (noun) means a hand-rolled cannabis cigarette, often mixed with tobacco. Example: “He rolled a spliff on the porch.”

noun
1
A hand-rolled cannabis cigarette, often mixed with tobacco.
"He rolled a spliff on the porch."

How to use spliff

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rolled cannabis cigarette, sometimes mixed with tobacco.

When to use it

Informal/slang.

Word forms

spliffed past tense, spliffs plural, spliffs singular

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Etymology

From Jamaican Creole, possibly a blend of split and whiff.

joint stick reefer marijuana cigarette

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spliff” mean?

The word “spliff” means a hand-rolled cannabis cigarette, often mixed with tobacco. In plain terms, a rolled cannabis cigarette, sometimes mixed with tobacco.

How do you pronounce “spliff”?

“Spliff” is pronounced splihf (/splɪf/ in IPA).

How do you use “spliff” in a sentence?

Here is “spliff” used in a sentence: “He rolled a spliff on the porch.”

What part of speech is “spliff”?

“Spliff” is a noun.

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