mezz
See also: mezz'
English edit
Etymology edit
Named after American jazz musician Mezz Mezzrow (1899–1972) who introduced Mexican marijuana to the Harlem jazz scene.
Noun edit
mezz
- (dated slang) Marijuana.
- Synonyms: mighty mezz; see also Thesaurus:marijuana
- a. 1936, Stuff Smith (lyrics and music), “If You're a Viper”:
- Dreamed about a reefer five feet long / Mighty Mezz, but not too strong / You'll be high but not for long / If you're a viper
References edit
- Jonathon Green (2024) “mezz n.”, in Green’s Dictionary of Slang
Lombard edit
Etymology edit
From Latin medius. Cognates include Italian mezzo and Portuguese meio.
Noun edit
mezz
- the middle
Maltese edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Italian mezzo, from Latin medius.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
mezz m (plural mezzi)
- a means (device, method)