Ciggies Meaning in English

word · lemma: ciggie

US

ˈsɪɡiz

SIG-eez

UK

ˈsɪɡiz

SIG-eez

Definition

A casual, informal word for cigarettes. People often use it when talking with friends or in relaxed situations.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mostly used in British English. Not appropriate in formal writing. Usually plural ('ciggies'). Not often used in the US; 'smokes' is more common there. Only use with people you know well.

• Spanish: pitillos (informal) - cigarros (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): cigarros (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): cigarros (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 烟（口语） - 香烟（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 煙（口語） - 香煙（口語）
• Hindi: सिग्री (अनौपचारिक) - सिगरेट (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: سجائر (عامية) - سيجارة (عامية)
• Bengali: সিগি
• Russian: сигги
• Japanese: シギー
• Vietnamese: điếu thuốc (thân mật)
• Korean: 시기
• Turkish: sigara (argo)
• Urdu: سِگّی
• Indonesian: rokok (gaul)

Example Sentences

He asked if I had any ciggies.

basic

My uncle smokes too many ciggies every day.

basic

Do you want to go out for some ciggies?

basic

"Got any spare ciggies?" he whispered, looking around.

natural

It's raining, but they're still standing outside having their ciggies.

natural

I quit ciggies last year, and I feel so much better now.

natural