roofie

[ roo-fee ]
/ ˈru fi /

noun Slang.

a dose of the sedative flunitrazepam, especially in tablet form.

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Origin of roofie

1990–95; allegedly from its use by roofers

Words nearby roofie

roof plate, roof rack, roof rat, roof-deck, roofer, roofie, roofing, roofing nail, roofless, roofline, roofscape
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