World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesSkin-Up
/skɪn ʌp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To roll a cigarette or joint using rolling paper.
"He decided to skin-up before heading out to the party." - 2
To prepare a smoking device or substance for use.
"They skinned-up a few joints for the camping trip."
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Skin-Up" is said worldwide
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rouler
Transliteration: rouler
"Il a décidé de rouler un joint avant de sortir."
drehen
Transliteration: drehen
"Er hat beschlossen, einen Joint zu drehen, bevor er ausgeht."
rollare
Transliteration: rollare
"Ha deciso di rollare un joint prima di uscire."
enrollar
Transliteration: enrollar
"Decidió enrollar un porro antes de salir."
enrolar
Transliteration: enrolar
"Ele decidiu enrolar um baseado antes de sair."
रोल करना
Transliteration: rol karna
"उसने बाहर जाने से पहले एक जॉइंट रोल करने का फैसला किया।"
卷烟
Transliteration: juǎn yān
"他决定在出门前卷烟。"
말다
Transliteration: malda
"그는 나가기 전에 담배를 말기로 결정했다."
巻く
Transliteration: maku
"彼は出かける前に巻くことに決めた。"
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