1 C1 idiomatic slang
To roll a cannabis cigarette using rolling papers.
"Someone at the party asked if anyone could skin up."
inseparable
skin up
C1 slang inseparable transitive/intransitive
To roll a cannabis cigarette (a joint), using rolling papers called 'skins'.
In plain English
To make a cannabis cigarette by rolling it up in special paper.
What does "skin up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To use a 'skin' (rolling paper) to build something up (construct a cigarette).
Actually means
To make a cannabis cigarette by rolling it up in special paper.
Usage tip
British and Australian slang. 'Skins' is British slang for rolling papers, hence the phrase. Common in drug culture contexts. Offensive or inappropriate in formal settings. Learners should be aware of the register.
Words that pair with "skin up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
joint spliff quickly papers weed
How to conjugate "skin up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
skin up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
skins up
he/she/it
Past simple
skined up
yesterday
Past participle
skined up
have + pp
-ing form
skining up
continuous
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