roofie Meaning & Definition
ˈrü-fē
What Does Roofie Mean?
Roofie is used as a noun meaning a tablet of a powerful benzodiazepine sedative and hypnotic drug C16H12FN3O3 that is not licensed for medical use in the U.S. but is used illicitly.
Roofie: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrü-fē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | roofies |
| First known use | 1994 |
Roofie Definition (Noun)
- a tablet of a powerful benzodiazepine sedative and hypnotic drug C16H12FN3O3 that is not licensed for medical use in the U.S. but is used illicitly
Synonyms of Roofie
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Roofie synonyms and antonyms →Roofie in a Sentence
Someone roofied her drink, but she found out and poured it away.
Word Forms & Grammar
roofie
roofies
roofie (plural roofies)
roofie (third-person singular simple present roofies, present participle roofieing, simple past and past participle roofied)
Words That Rhyme With Roofie
Origin of Roofie
Origin 1: probably by shortening & alteration from Rohypnol, a trademark name for the drug
Origin 2: From Rohypnol, a brand name of flunitrazepam.
First Known Use
1994
Pronouncing Roofie
Roofie is pronounced /ˈrü-fē/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rü).