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rolling

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹoʊɫɪŋ// UK //ɹˈəʊlɪŋ// rolling Informal Slang

n. the act of making a cigarette by hand using loose tobacco and thin paper. It is a common way to save money compared to buying factory-made packs.

n. the process or result of hand-rolling a cigarette from loose tobacco and rolling papers. Often used in British and Commonwealth English to distinguish from pre-manufactured cigarettes.


SIMPLE

He finished his rolling and lit the cigarette.

CONTEXTUAL

The pub floor was covered in tiny bits of tobacco from a night of constant rolling.

COMPLEX

Despite the availability of cheaper pre-packaged brands, many smokers prefer the ritual of rolling, claiming it allows for greater control over the density and flavor of the tobacco.

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Origin

By surface analysis, roll + -ing.

Usage

Often functions as a gerund; frequently appears in the compound 'rolling tobacco'.

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