pothead

[ pot-hed ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a person who habitually smokes marijuana.

pothead

/ ˈpɒtˌhɛd /

noun

1. slang.
   a habitual user of cannabis

Other Words From

• potheaded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pothead¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; pot ² + head

Example Sentences

Funny enough, the comedian who is known for his pothead tendencies now makes weed paraphernalia like ashtrays and weed stash jars.

From Salon

Within a few months, he had a breakout role in “River’s Edge” as the one honorable teen pothead in a group dealing with a murdered peer.

From Washington Post

Also joining in the fun will be Don Stark, who had played Donna's dad Bob, and original pothead Tommy Chong, returning as Leo.–

From Salon

Picture a person who enjoys smoking weed — a "stoner" or "pothead."

From Salon

Did you take inspiration from any past cinematic potheads?

From New York Times

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