The Cannabis Industry Would Like You To Stop Using These Pot Slang Words
Many insiders believe “marijuana” is a term with racist roots, while others aren’t so high on calling it “weed.” But 4/20 will give us time to contemplate.
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Ask Ars: Should You Stop Using the Word “Marijuana”?
Do words matter? The “Marijuana” versus “cannabis” debate.
The Evolution of Cannabis Slang Terminology
If it’s true that the best-loved child has many names, cannabis must be one of Mother Earth’s favorite children. Jonathon Green, who wrote the definitive Green’s Dictionary of Slang, estimates that there are at least 1,000 different names for weed
‘Weed’ and ‘Stoner’ Might be Derogatory Terms Now
As a writer covering the weed beat, I hear about lots of quirky ideas and concerns, some of which I’ve affectionately characterized as “cannabispiracies.”
