Skin up

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verb

To roll a marijuana cigarette.

He sat on the sofa, skinning up a joint.
Visual representation of "skin up" - To roll a marijuana cigarette.

Often appears as...

  • skin up a joint
  • skin up a spliff

Usage tips

Slang, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "skin up"
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Slang Usage

Used in casual, informal situations often among peers familiar with drug culture.

Illustration for Slang Usage
Can you skin up while I grab some snacks?
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Drug References

Understand that using this phrase might implicitly suggest drug use, which can be illegal.

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She asked him to skin up not realizing the term could alert the authorities.
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Discretion Advised

Avoid using in formal settings or where drug references may be inappropriate or offensive.

Illustration for Discretion Advised
At the formal dinner, he remembered not to mention skinning up.
Visual representation of the word "Skin up"

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