42 Nicknames for Marijuana

The Gold Standard of Marijuana Nicknames

Let's start with the most popular and universal monikers for cannabis. Wherever you go, these are names that even those who don't use the good herb can recognize:

• Weed

• Dope

• Ganja

• Pot

• Joint

• Grass

Joint technically refers to a marijuana cigarette, of course, but it's assumed the role of nickname because the word immediately conveys an association with cannabis. Ganja is a little more exotic because it is actually the Sanskrit word for hemp. Of course, weed is the most universal of the bunch.

Humorous Nicknames for Cannabis

Some marijuana nicknames are just downright funny. In many cases, these names were originally designed to be derogatory but were ultimately embraced by the cannabis subculture.

• Wacky Tobaccy

• Magic Dragon

• Wacky Weed

• Loco Weed

• Happy Cigarette

• Reefer

Reefer and Magic Dragon have been used in Hollywood films which portray the cannabis user in either a funny or nefarious light. Reefer Madness was produced in 1936 as an anti-marijuana film and became a cult classic that is often enjoyed with a bowl of the very thing it denigrates. And who can forget Robert DeNiro accusing Ben Stiller of puffing the magic dragon in Meet the Parents.

The Exotic Side of Weed Nicknames

Some of these nicknames have an exotic feel and sound. They just roll off the tongue better than others. When you want to sound like a Connoisseur of the Chronic, these will fit the bill.

• Hocus

• Mary Jane

• Sinsemilia

• Panama Gold

• Bhang

• Mexican Red

• Acapulco Gold

• Black Gold

A few of these exotic names are actually inspired by strains of cannabis. Over time, the names assumed a more general reference. Ganja is actually the Sanskrit word for hemp, while Mary Jane was originally used as a code word for marijuana.

Crass Marijuana Monikers

Okay, not all the names for marijuana fall on the classy end of the scale. If you are feeling down and dirty about getting, well, down and dirty, here are a few names that will work:

• Skunk

• Hooter

• Hay Butt

• Ragweed

• Kate Bush

• Dank

• Rough Stuff

• Sticky Icky

• Finger Lid

The Best of the Rest

If you break out one of these for your 4/20 celebration, you'll earn mad respect for your marijuana prowess.

• Love Boat

• Liprimo

• Fallbrook Redhair

• Unotque

• Lakbay Diva

• Dinkie Dow

• Schwagg

• Rainy Day Woman

• Cavite All Star

• Indian Boy

• Hawaiian Homegrown Hay

• P-dogs

• Pack of Rocks

Whatever they may choose to call it, cannabis lovers will agree that 4/20 is the perfect time to indulge. The more celebrations you participate in are just more opportunities to use these nicknames and others, because 4/20 is all about enjoyment and having a good time.