Mary Jane

¹ American  

[mair-ee jeyn] / ˈmɛər i ˈdʒeɪn /

noun

1. a small, round sponge cake, usually with a circular indentation on top, for topping with fruit, whipped cream, etc., and served as an individual portion.

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Trademark.

1. Mary Janes, small bits of chocolate, candy, sugar, or the like, for sprinkling on ice cream; sprinkles.

2. a brand of young girls' low-heeled shoe of patent leather having across the instep a single strap that fastens at the side.

Mary Jane ² American  

[mair-ee jeyn] / ˈmɛər i ˌdʒeɪn /

Or maryjane

noun

Slang.

1. marijuana. MJ

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mary jane British  

noun

1. a slang term for marijuana

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Etymology

Origin of Mary Jane

First recorded in 1925–30; translation of Mexican Spanish marijuana, by the popular assumption—probably incorrect—that it is a compound of Spanish María and Juana

Example Sentences

The deputy was standing alongside a woman that Elgan recognized as Mary Jane Zakas, 77, a longtime elementary schoolteacher and a leader in the local Republican Party.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Video shared by Rapper 50 Cent showed 64-year-old Mary Jane Farquharson enjoying his gig at Resorts World Arena.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

Mary Jane Melendez, the company’s chief sustainability global impact officer, said 85% of the company’s water use is in agriculture.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Mathes and his friend Mary Jane Parks created the California Environmental Project in 1989 to organize cleanups in natural habitats.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023

My socks were slipping down into my buckled Mary Jane shoes.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce