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Definition of spliff

spliff

/splɪf/
spliff
Plural:spliffs
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• noun

1

A hand-rolled cigarette containing cannabis, especially one rolled with a mixture of cannabis and tobacco.

Example

"The reggae lyrics frequently referenced rolling a spliff to unwind after a long day of work."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary slang, particularly in North America and the United Kingdom, a 'spliff' specifically refers to a hand-rolled cigarette containing a mixture of cannabis and tobacco, distinguishing it from a 'joint' (pure cannabis in rolling paper) and a 'blunt' (cannabis wrapped in a tobacco leaf or cigar wrapper).

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 1930s in Jamaican English, though its exact ultimate origin remains uncertain; it is sometimes thought to be a blend of 'split' and 'whiff' or an alteration of 'spiff'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spliff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spliff
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