Mary Janes

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛri ˈdʒeɪnz/

Definitions of Mary Janes

noun a type of marijuana that is mixed with tobacco and smoked

Example Sentences

A1 Mary Janes are a type of shoe with a strap across the top.

A2 I bought a new pair of Mary Janes for the party.

B1 Mary Janes are popular among young girls for their classic style.

B2 She paired her Mary Janes with a cute dress for the event.

C1 The designer Mary Janes she wore to the gala were stunning.

C2 Her collection of vintage Mary Janes is highly sought after by collectors.

Examples of Mary Janes in a Sentence

formal Mary Janes are a type of closed shoe with a strap across the instep.

informal I love wearing my Mary Janes with dresses in the summer.

slang Check out those cool Mary Janes she's wearing!

figurative Her Mary Janes symbolize her classic and timeless style.

Grammatical Forms of Mary Janes

• past tense: wore
• plural: Mary Janes
• comparative: more Mary Janes
• superlative: most Mary Janes
• present tense: wears
• future tense: will wear Mary Janes
• perfect tense: has worn Mary Janes
• continuous tense: is wearing Mary Janes
• singular: Mary Jane
• positive degree: Mary Janes are stylish
• infinitive: to wear Mary Janes
• gerund: wearing Mary Janes
• participle: worn Mary Janes

Origin and Evolution of Mary Janes

First Known Use: 1902 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Mary Janes' originated in the United States and is believed to be named after the character Mary Jane, a sister of Buster Brown, from the comic strip 'Buster Brown' created by Richard F. Outcault in the early 1900s.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a style of shoe with a strap across the instep and a low heel, 'Mary Janes' has evolved to also refer to a style of recreational drug, marijuana, in modern slang.