The Many Nicknames for Marijuana: Have You Heard Them All?
Newcomers to the cannabis community would naturally feel overwhelmed by the barrage of nicknames for marijuana. As for the seasoned users, they are kind enough to educate the newbies in the cannabis community. So, whether you have heard of all of them or not, here is a list of the many nicknames for marijuana. Even we were surprised that some of them made this list!
The many nicknames for marijuana range from being innovative to bizarre
Breeders and users alike all have an endless limit to what they can call marijuana. One of the many reasons why this is done is to prevent people who are against them from knowing that they are referring to marijuana. Think of it as an alias.
Different nicknames for marijuana exist for the purpose of adapting to an ever-evolving culture and community. Some terms may not be as famous as they once were, so the new generation of cannabis users created something that would fit in well in today’s society.
Dope
According to the Historical Dictionary of American Slang, the nickname “dope” only began to be linked with marijuana, as an alternative name, in 1950.
Given that it also refers to hard drugs like cocaine and heroin, the nickname “dope” for marijuana is not the most popular. As we all know, hard drugs do not resemble marijuana whatsoever.
Bud
The portion of a female cannabis plant that can be harvested and preserved for consumption is called a bud. Since this is where marijuana comes from, the nickname “bud” is used when referring to it.
Pot
Pot is one of the many nicknames for marijuana as well, and in actuality, this has been used in the community way back in the 60s.
Rumor has it that the name “pot” is actually an abbreviation for the Spanish words “potación de guaya.” In English, this translates to “potion of grief.” This, of course, remains a rumor. The origin of the name “pot” is unknown to this day.
Other nicknames for marijuana include:
- Grass
- Weed
- Hashish
- Hash
- Bhang
- Head
- Mary Jane
- Doobie
- Ganja
- Herb
- Reefer
- Hemp
- Joint
- Broccoli
- Burnie
- Stinkweed
- Nuggets
- 420
- Blunt
- Gangster
- Ashes
- Skunk
- Rope
- Burrito
- Charge
Do not confuse nicknames like Dust, Atom Bomb, Ace, and Beast with marijuana slang because these are the types of marijuana that are already infused with different substances or narcotics like heroin, PCP, LSD, crack, cocaine, and alcohol.
As always, know your stuff and be careful where you buy. Know any other nicknames for marijuana? Let us know so we can include it in a future list!
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