reefer
word
Definition
'Reefer' is mostly used informally to mean a marijuana cigarette. It can also mean a refrigerated container or truck for transporting perishable goods.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal or slang for marijuana cigarette, common in older American English or pop culture references ('reefer madness'). In logistics, 'reefer' simply means any refrigerated truck or container (no drug reference). Avoid in formal contexts. Context decides meaning; double-check before using.
Example Sentences
He smoked a reefer at the party.
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Back in college, he tried a reefer once or twice.
natural
He didn't bring any cigarettes, just a reefer for later.
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The vegetables are kept fresh in a reefer container.
basic
A reefer can carry frozen meat across the ocean.
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The shipment was delayed because the reefer broke down during transport.
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