roach
Pronunciation: [roʊtʃ]
Word
Context: “animals”
(noun) a type of small, flying insect that is often found in homes. It’s usually brown and can be very fast and surprising when it runs away.
Example
We found a roach in the kitchen but it quickly scurried away.
Example
I didn't see any roach in the clean house, thankfully!
Example
Have you ever seen a roach in your home?
Context: “fishing”
(noun) a kind of fish that is often found in lakes and rivers. People sometimes catch them for fun or to eat.
Example
We caught a big roach while fishing in the lake.
Example
He didn’t catch any roach today, but he had fun fishing anyway.
Example
What sort of bait do you use to catch a roach?
Context: “smoking”
(verb) to roll and prepare a cannabis cigarette. It's like making a special type of smoke that some people enjoy.
Example
He decided to roach a joint for the party.
Example
She never roaches any cigarettes; she prefers to buy them ready-made.
Example
Do you know how to roach a cigarette properly?
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