mezz

See also: mezz'

English

Etymology

Named after American jazz musician Mezz Mezzrow (1899–1972) who introduced Mexican marijuana to the Harlem jazz scene.

Noun

mezz

1. (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

• Jonathon Green (2024) “mezz n.”, in Green’s Dictionary of Slang

Lombard

Etymology

From Latin medius. Cognates include Italian mezzo and Portuguese meio.

Noun

mezz

1. the middle

Maltese

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian mezzo, from Latin medius.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɛt͡s/

Noun

mezz m (plural mezzi)

1. a means (device, method)

Derived terms

• permezz