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Doobie Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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doobie

[ˈduːbi ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

slang

A doobie is a slang term for a marijuana cigarette. It is typically rolled using rolling paper and contains marijuana or cannabis.

Synonyms

blunt, joint, spliff.

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Word Description / Examples
doobie

A casual and informal term often used among friends. It's not very specific and can refer to any hand-rolled marijuana cigarette.

  • Hey man, wanna go out and smoke a doobie?
  • We were chilling in the park, sharing a doobie.
joint

A very common and neutral term for a marijuana cigarette, usually rolled in thin paper. This word is widely understood and appropriate for most casual conversations.

  • Want to share a joint with me?
  • We sat around the campfire, each with a joint in hand.
spliff

A marijuana cigarette that includes a mixture of marijuana and tobacco. This term is more common in Europe and the Caribbean.

  • They prefer to smoke spliffs because it lasts longer.
  • He lit up a spliff while we were at the beach.
blunt

A specific type of marijuana cigarette rolled in a tobacco leaf wrapper. It's usually larger and contains more marijuana than other types. This term is often used in more urban settings.

  • He rolled a fat blunt for the party.
  • They passed around a blunt while listening to music.

Examples of usage

  • Let's smoke a doobie after work.
  • She rolled a fat doobie for the party.
Context #2 | Noun

dated slang

In older slang terminology, a doobie referred to a hair bun or chignon worn at the back of the head.

Synonyms

bun, chignon.

Examples of usage

  • She styled her hair in a classic doobie for the event.

Translations

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Origin of 'doobie'

The term 'doobie' originated in the 1960s as a slang term for a marijuana cigarette. It is believed to be a variation of the word 'dube', which was a term for a marijuana cigarette in the jazz scene. Over time, 'doobie' became a widely recognized term for a joint or a spliff. In more recent years, the term has also been used to refer to a hair bun or chignon, especially in African American and Hispanic communities.