Weedhead: meaning, definitions and examples

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weedhead

 

[ wiːdˈhɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drug addiction

A person who is addicted to smoking or consuming marijuana.

Synonyms

cannabis enthusiast, pothead, stoner.

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Word Description / Examples
weedhead

Informal term often used to describe someone who regularly uses marijuana. It can have a slightly negative connotation due to its informal nature.

  • People say he's a weedhead because he smokes every day.
  • My cousin turned into a real weedhead after college.
pothead

A slang term used to label someone who frequently uses marijuana. This term can be pejorative and should be used cautiously.

  • They called him a pothead due to his constant smoking.
  • She doesn't like being referred to as a pothead; she just enjoys cannabis occasionally.
stoner

Another informal term to describe habitual users of marijuana. This term can be both friendly and slightly negative depending on the context.

  • He's a typical stoner, always relaxed and easy-going.
  • Stoners often gather in the park to hang out.
cannabis enthusiast

A more neutral and polite way to describe someone who enjoys and appreciates cannabis. Often used in formal or respectful conversations.

  • Jane considers herself a cannabis enthusiast and loves trying different strains.
  • At the festival, there were many cannabis enthusiasts sharing their knowledge.

Examples of usage

  • He's such a weedhead, he can't go a day without smoking pot.
  • The weedhead spent all his money on buying weed.
Context #2 | Noun

insult

A derogatory term used to describe someone who is unintelligent or foolish.

Synonyms

fool, idiot, moron.

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weedhead

This term is used to describe a person who frequently uses marijuana. It can carry a negative connotation and is often used in informal, colloquial settings.

  • John is always so spaced out; he's such a weedhead.
  • The group of weedheads hung out at the park every evening.
idiot

Often employed to harshly criticize someone for being very stupid or lacking intelligence. It has a strong negative connotation and should be used carefully.

  • You idiot, you drove the wrong way!
  • Only an idiot would believe such a ridiculous story.
fool

Utilized in a wide variety of situations to describe someone who is acting without thinking or making silly mistakes. It can be used playfully among friends or more seriously to criticize someone.

  • Don't be a fool; save some of your money!
  • He felt like a fool after forgetting her birthday.
moron

Similar to 'idiot,' 'moron' is used to describe someone who is extremely unintelligent or behaves stupidly. It is offensive and should generally be avoided in polite conversation.

  • He's such a moron for not following the instructions.
  • Only a moron would try to fix the toaster while it's plugged in.

Examples of usage

  • Don't listen to him, he's just a weedhead with no common sense.
  • She's such a weedhead, she can't even spell simple words correctly.

Translations

Translations of the word "weedhead" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maconheiro

🇮🇳 गांजा पीने वाला

🇩🇪 Kiffer

🇮🇩 pecandu ganja

🇺🇦 курець марихуани

🇵🇱 palić trawę

🇯🇵 マリファナ愛好者

🇫🇷 fumeur de marijuana

🇪🇸 fumador de marihuana

🇹🇷 esrar içicisi

🇰🇷 마리화나 흡연자

🇸🇦 مدخن الحشيش

🇨🇿 kuřák marihuany

🇸🇰 fajčiar marihuany

🇨🇳 大麻吸食者

🇸🇮 kadilec marihuane

🇮🇸 marijúana reykingamaður

🇰🇿 марихуана шегетін адам

🇬🇪 მარიხუანას მომხმარებელი

🇦🇿 marixuana çəkən

🇲🇽 fumador de marihuana

Etymology

The term 'weedhead' is a slang word that originated in the late 20th century, primarily associated with drug culture and marijuana use. It is a compound word formed from 'weed', a common term for marijuana, and 'head', which can imply a person or enthusiast. Over time, the term has evolved to have both neutral and derogatory connotations, depending on the context in which it is used.

See also: weed, weedkiller.