mezz
See also: mezz'
English
editEtymology 1
editNamed after American jazz musician Mezz Mezzrow (1899–1972) who introduced Mexican marijuana to the Harlem jazz scene.
Noun
editmezz
- (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- “mezz n.”, in Green’s Dictionary of Slang, Jonathon Green, 2016–present
Etymology 2
editAdjective
editmezz (not comparable)
- (finance, informal) Of or relating to mezzanine financing.
- 2009, Asiamoney, volume 20, page 34:
- Mezz finance deals are typically structured as either an unsecured or subordinated (junior) note, or as preferred stock issues, and they frequently involve greater leverage levels than would be countenanced even in high-yield bond deals.
Lombard
editEtymology
editFrom Latin medius. Cognates include Italian mezzo and Portuguese meio.
Noun
editmezz
- the middle
Maltese
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Italian mezzo, from Latin medius.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editmezz m (plural mezzi)
- a means (device, method)
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