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Skin-Up

/skɪn ʌp/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To roll a cigarette or joint using rolling paper.

    "He decided to skin-up before heading out to the party."
  2. 2

    To prepare a smoking device or substance for use.

    "They skinned-up a few joints for the camping trip."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'skin-up' is derived from the slang usage in English, particularly within the context of smoking. The phrase likely evolved in the late 20th century, combining 'skin' from the act of rolling a cigarette or joint and 'up' indicating the action of preparing it for use.

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