mezz
See also: mezz'
English edit
Etymology 1 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
Etymology 2 edit
Adjective edit
mezz (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.
- 2009, Asiamoney (volume 20, page 34)
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)
Derived terms edit
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