noun
General Slang
Durry
/ˈdʌri/ · noun · slang
A cigarette — the go-to Aussie word for a ciggie, dart, or rollie.
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Definitions
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By extension, a quick smoke break.
“Just popping out for a durry, back in five.”
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A cigarette, manufactured or hand-rolled.
“Can I bum a durry off ya, I'm gasping.”
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Sometimes used for a rolled joint depending on context and company.
“He rolled a durry out the back at the party, wink wink.”
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Durry In A Sentence
Standing outside the pub freezing my arse off for a durry.
Reckon I'm finally gonna quit the durries this year.
Lent him a durry and he never paid it back, typical.
Origin & Usage
Australian slang of disputed origin; possibly from 'Bull Durham', a brand of rolling tobacco, shortened and Aussie-ified. In common use since at least the late 20th century.
People Also Ask
What does durry mean in Australia?
A durry is Aussie slang for a cigarette, whether store-bought or hand-rolled.
Where does the word durry come from?
It's disputed, but a common theory traces it to 'Bull Durham' rolling tobacco, shortened over time.
Is a durry the same as a dart?
Yes, durry and dart are both Australian slang for a cigarette and are used interchangeably.
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