ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cigarette

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cigarette is a noun meaning A small cigar consisting of tobacco or another substance, wrapped up in a thin roll with paper, intended for smoking.

Meaning

A small cigar consisting of tobacco or another substance, wrapped up in a thin roll with paper, intended for smoking.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive, slang, rare) To give someone a cigarette, or to light one for them.

Example Sentences

Could someone cigarette me?
Grandma has an occasional cigarette, as well as Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Julie, and our kids give them crap about it.
He rose to light my cigarette, then sank back into his wicker chair contentedly. The tea was weak, but not cold, thanks to the hot-plate.
No matter how early I came down, I would find him on the veranda, smoking cigarettes, or otherwise his man would be there with a message to say that his master would shortly join me if I would kindly wait.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cigarette

Depending on context, synonyms include bine, blem, bogie, boagie, butt, cancerette.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include butt, cigaret, cig, tobacco, smoker, smoking.

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