what are you smoking

phrase

An ironic or sarcastic response to an absurd or nonsensical statement, suggestion or other action.

Meanings

phrasewhat are you smoking?
  1. derogatoryrhetoricslangAn ironic or sarcastic response to an absurd or nonsensical statement, suggestion or other action.
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APA

what are you smoking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what%20are%20you%20smoking

MLA

“what are you smoking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what%20are%20you%20smoking. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “what are you smoking,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what%20are%20you%20smoking.

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