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mezz en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Named after American jazz musician Mezz Mezzrow (1899–1972) who introduced Mexican marijuana to the Harlem jazz scene.

Meanings

1. (dated, slang) Marijuana.
   • Dreamed about a reefer five feet long / Mighty Mezz, but not too strong / You'll be high but not for long / If you're a viper a. 1936, Stuff Smith, “If You're a Viper”:

Synonyms

bud · ganja · greenery · trees · dank · herb · hash · choof · devil's lettuce · weed · marihoochie · dope · cannabis · pot · sensimillia · mull · yarndie · boo · doja · grass · Texas tea · MJ · doobage · Mary Jane · benj · mighty mezz · ganj · djamba · green · sensimilla · zaza · method · reefer · tea · zombie · hemp · wacky tobaccy · daccha · broccoli · bhang · sens · shit · sweetleaf · Mary Joanna · muggle · mezz · twig · cheeba · buddha · hashish · marijuana · endo · puff · gage

mezz en · ADJ · etymology 2

Meanings

1. (informal, not-comparable) Of or relating to mezzanine financing.
   • Mezz finance deals are typically structured as either an unsecured or subordinated (junior) note, or as preferred stock issues, and they frequently involve greater leverage levels than would be countenanced even in high-yield bond deals. 2009, Asiamoney, volume 20, page 34: