Ciggies Meaning in English
word · lemma: ciggie
ˈsɪɡiz
SIG-eez
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: সিগিRussian: сиггиJapanese: シギーVietnamese: điếu thuốc (thân mật)Korean: 시기Turkish: sigara (argo)Urdu: سِگّیIndonesian: 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