doobie

[doo-bee]

noun

Slang.

1. a marijuana cigarette.

Word History and Origins

Origin of doobie¹

First recorded in 1965–70; origin unknown

Example Sentences

An unsparing ballad about how nobody tells the truth anymore, “Honesty” earned a song of the year nod at the Grammys but lost to the Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes,” which is narrated by a guy who can’t accept the truth he’s being told.

From Los Angeles Times

Stamos, 61, relived the somber moment on Thursday ahead of the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York, where Love was among the newest group of inductees that included George Clinton, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and the Doobie Brothers.

From Los Angeles Times

He also co-produced the record with Chris Pelonis and the Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald, who sang guest vocals, along with David Crosby.

From Los Angeles Times

Tori Kelly, “Tori” The sounds of late-’70s Doobie Brothers and early-’00s “TRL” were both in the air this year — but possibly together only here.

From Los Angeles Times

Do you see a parallel between Chicago and the Doobie Brothers or Fleetwood Mac — one of these bands where there’s like a regime change at some point that pretty significantly alters the band’s sound?

From Los Angeles Times

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