Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mezz

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.59 in modern English

Syllables: mezz
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Dated; Slang

adj

Of or relating to mezzanine financing.

Informal

Example Sentences

"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"
"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."

Etymology

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

Usage

Synonyms

mighty mezz bhang benj boo broccoli bud buddha cannabis cheeba choof daccha dank

Questions

What does mezz mean?: Marijuana.
Where does mezz come from?: Named after American jazz musician Mezz Mezzrow (1899–1972) who introduced Mexican marijuana to the Harlem jazz scene.

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