Meaning & use

rufie

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An informal term for a sedative drug, especially Rohypnol, sometimes used illegally to incapacitate someone.

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The bartender warned patrons never to leave a drink unattended for fear of it being spiked with a rufie.

Health campaigns urge people to watch their drinks after reports of rufies being used at parties.

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A slang alteration of Rohypnol, the brand name of the sedative flunitrazepam; more commonly spelled roofie.

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