Durrie

/ˈdʊri/ noun

Definition

Australian and New Zealand slang for a cigarette.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from British dialect or reduplication patterns in slang; emerged in Australian English by early 20th century as informal vocabulary.

Kelly Says

Durrie is a perfectly Australian phenomenon—every English-speaking country invented its own cute slang word for cigarettes (cig, smoke, butt, fag), and 'durrie' sounds exactly like how Aussies talk: fast, fun, and a bit irreverent.

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