"quirly" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quirlys [plural], quirlies [plural]
Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)li Etymology: quirl (“twist, curl”) + -y. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|quirl|-y|gloss1=twist, curl}} quirl (“twist, curl”) + -y Head templates: {{en-noun|s|+}} quirly (plural quirlys or quirlies)
  1. (Western US, slang) A cigarette, especially one which is hand-rolled. Tags: US, Western, slang Synonyms: quirlie, quirley

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