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hotbox

[ ˈhɒtˌbɒks ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

smoking

A hotbox is a method of smoking cannabis in an enclosed space to maximize the concentration of smoke and its effects. This is often done in a car or small room with all windows and doors closed.

Synonyms

hotbox session, smoke out.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hotbox	This repetition seems like a typographical error, as the word 'hotbox' already has its context described previously.
smoke out	This term can have multiple uses. In a similar context to 'hotbox,' it refers to smoking in an enclosed space. However, it can also have a negative connotation when used to mean forcing someone out of a place by filling it with smoke or to drive out an unwanted guest. They tried to smoke out the bees from the attic. During the party, they decided to smoke out the room and everyone got really high.
hotbox session	This is a more specific phrase referring to the duration of time spent in a hotbox. It's used mainly in casual conversations among friends to describe the activity. Let's have a hotbox session in the garage tonight. That was an intense hotbox session; the whole room is filled with smoke.

Word

Description / Examples

hotbox

This repetition seems like a typographical error, as the word 'hotbox' already has its context described previously.

smoke out

This term can have multiple uses. In a similar context to 'hotbox,' it refers to smoking in an enclosed space. However, it can also have a negative connotation when used to mean forcing someone out of a place by filling it with smoke or to drive out an unwanted guest.

They tried to smoke out the bees from the attic.
During the party, they decided to smoke out the room and everyone got really high.

hotbox session

This is a more specific phrase referring to the duration of time spent in a hotbox. It's used mainly in casual conversations among friends to describe the activity.

Let's have a hotbox session in the garage tonight.
That was an intense hotbox session; the whole room is filled with smoke.

Examples of usage

The teenagers decided to hotbox the car before going to the concert.
After hotboxing the room, the air was thick with smoke.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

smoking

To hotbox means to smoke cannabis in an enclosed space to intensify the experience and effects.

Synonyms

hotbox session, smoke out.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hotbox	Commonly used when referring to the action of smoking an entire space with marijuana smoke until it is filled with smoke. Typically used among friends in casual settings. Let's hotbox the car this evening

Word

Description / Examples

hotbox

Commonly used when referring to the action of smoking an entire space with marijuana smoke until it is filled with smoke. Typically used among friends in casual settings.

Let's hotbox the car this evening

Examples of usage

We used to hotbox in the shed behind the house.
They hotboxed the bathroom during the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "hotbox" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caixa quente

🇮🇳 हॉटबॉक्स

🇩🇪 Hotbox

🇮🇩 kotak panas

🇺🇦 гаряча коробка

🇵🇱 hotbox

🇯🇵 ホットボックス

🇫🇷 hotbox

🇪🇸 hotbox

🇹🇷 hotbox

🇰🇷 핫박스

🇸🇦 صندوق ساخن

🇨🇿 hotbox

🇸🇰 hotbox

🇨🇳 热箱

🇸🇮 hotbox

🇮🇸 heitt box

🇰🇿 ыстық жәшік

🇬🇪 ხალხური ყუთი

🇦🇿 isti qutu

🇲🇽 hotbox

Etymology

The term 'hotbox' originated in the 1970s within cannabis culture. It refers to the practice of smoking cannabis in a confined space to enhance the effects. The term is derived from the idea of creating a hot and humid environment by smoking in a small, enclosed area. Over the years, hotboxing has become a popular method among smokers looking for a more intense high.

See also: hot, hotkey, hotness, hotplate, hotpot, hotspot, hottie.