"loosey" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: loosies [plural]
Etymology: loose + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|loose|y}} loose + -y Head templates: {{en-noun|loosies}} loosey (plural loosies)
  1. (US, slang) A single cigarette, sold individually ("loose"). Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Smoking Synonyms: loosie Related terms: loosey-goosey
    Sense id: en-loosey-en-noun-3nsqB0TJ Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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