Reefer
noun
A jacket that is worn in the upper part of the body.
He put on his reefer before stepping outside in the cold.
Often appears as...
- wear a reefer
- reefer jacket
noun
A type of ship used for carrying refrigerated cargo.
The reefer was loaded with perishables for the long sea voyage.
Often appears as...
- reefer ship
- reefer cargo
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A cigarette filled with marijuana.
They were caught smoking a reefer in the park.
Often appears as...
- smoke a reefer
- roll a reefer
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A jacket that is worn in the upper part of the body.
He put on his reefer before stepping outside in the cold.
Often appears as...
- wear a reefer
- reefer jacket
noun
A type of ship used for carrying refrigerated cargo.
The reefer was loaded with perishables for the long sea voyage.
Often appears as...
- reefer ship
- reefer cargo
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A cigarette filled with marijuana.
They were caught smoking a reefer in the park.
Often appears as...
- smoke a reefer
- roll a reefer
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Upper Body
Specifically refers to a jacket for the torso, much like a blazer or pea coat.
The cold wind made me glad I was wearing my reefer.
Pro Tip 2/3Outdoor Wear
Typically worn for warmth outside, not usually an indoor garment.
She grabbed her reefer before leaving for the autumn evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Stylish History
Originally a naval term, now fashionable, it may connote a classic or vintage style.
His reefer gave his outfit a nautical twist.
Pro Tip 1/3Upper Body
Specifically refers to a jacket for the torso, much like a blazer or pea coat.
The cold wind made me glad I was wearing my reefer.
Pro Tip 2/3Outdoor Wear
Typically worn for warmth outside, not usually an indoor garment.
She grabbed her reefer before leaving for the autumn evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Stylish History
Originally a naval term, now fashionable, it may connote a classic or vintage style.
His reefer gave his outfit a nautical twist.
Pro Tip 1/3Upper Body
Specifically refers to a jacket for the torso, much like a blazer or pea coat.
The cold wind made me glad I was wearing my reefer.
Pro Tip 2/3Outdoor Wear
Typically worn for warmth outside, not usually an indoor garment.
She grabbed her reefer before leaving for the autumn evening.
Pro Tip 3/3Stylish History
Originally a naval term, now fashionable, it may connote a classic or vintage style.
His reefer gave his outfit a nautical twist.
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Video examples
Felix Dennis' odes to...
I was the better at procrastination, You were the better at quiet debate. But who was the better man, old mate? Who was the better man? You were the better at rolling a reefer,
Video examples
Exploring a Seedy Reefer...
and it has no coastline. I want to take a look around because these reefers will also have a log of all the long-liners that came up to it and try and shift with it.
Video examples
Felix Dennis' odes to...
I was the better at procrastination, You were the better at quiet debate. But who was the better man, old mate? Who was the better man? You were the better at rolling a reefer,
Video examples
Exploring a Seedy Reefer...
and it has no coastline. I want to take a look around because these reefers will also have a log of all the long-liners that came up to it and try and shift with it.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Ving Rhames
American Actor
I saw how, when my brother smoked reefer, it made my mother cry. He was 16 at the time. And I saw that she broke down and cried. I never wanted to hurt my mother, so I kept away from drugs.
Quote examples
William F. Buckley, Jr.
American Journalist
Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana prohibition has done far more harm to far more people than marijuana ever could.
Quote examples
Ving Rhames
American Actor
I saw how, when my brother smoked reefer, it made my mother cry. He was 16 at the time. And I saw that she broke down and cried. I never wanted to hurt my mother, so I kept away from drugs.
Quote examples
William F. Buckley, Jr.
American Journalist
Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana prohibition has done far more harm to far more people than marijuana ever could.
Example 1 of 2
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