Commonly Used Terms

The cannabis community is notorious for using terms and phrases that aren’t commonly known

A

  • ABV (Already Been Vaped): Cannabis that has been vaporized and is typically less potent but can be used in edibles.

  • Advocacy: Efforts to promote and support cannabis legalization and responsible use.

B

  • Bud: The flowering part of the cannabis plant, typically harvested for consumption.

  • BHO (Butane Hash Oil): A type of cannabis concentrate made using butane as a solvent.

C

  • Cannabinoids: Chemical compounds found in cannabis that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system. Common cannabinoids include THC and CBD.

  • CBD (Cannabidiol): A non-psychoactive cannabinoid known for its potential therapeutic effects.

  • THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the "high."

D

  • Decarboxylation: The process of heating cannabis to activate its cannabinoids, converting THCA into THC.

  • Dabs: Concentrated doses of cannabis that are vaporized and inhaled.

E

  • Edibles: Food products infused with cannabis, often containing THC or CBD.

F

  • Flower: The part of the cannabis plant that is harvested and consumed, also referred to as buds.

G

  • Gram: A metric unit of measurement for cannabis; often used to quantify amounts sold.

H

  • Hash: A concentrated form of cannabis made from the resin of the plant.

I

  • Indica: A strain of cannabis known for its relaxing and sedative effects.

K

  • Kief: The resin glands (trichomes) that accumulate in the bottom of a grinder; often used to make hash or sprinkled on joints.

L

  • Live Resin: A type of cannabis concentrate made from fresh, frozen cannabis flowers to preserve terpenes.

M

  • Munchies: An informal term for increased appetite that often accompanies cannabis use.

P

  • Pipe: A device used for smoking cannabis.

  • Potency: The strength or concentration of cannabinoids in a cannabis product.

R

  • Rolling Papers: Thin sheets used to roll joints or blunts for smoking cannabis.

S

  • Sativa: A strain of cannabis known for its uplifting and energizing effects.

  • Strain: A specific variety of cannabis with distinct characteristics in flavor, aroma, and effects.

T

  • Terpenes: Aromatic compounds found in cannabis and other plants, contributing to flavor and potential effects.

  • Tincture: A cannabis extract made by soaking the plant in alcohol or glycerin.

V

  • Vaporizer: A device that heats cannabis to a temperature that releases cannabinoids without combustion.

W

  • Wax: A type of cannabis concentrate with a waxy texture, typically high in THC.