noun Street Slang

cotton mouth

KOT-un MOWTH · noun · slang

The dry-mouth feeling after smoking cannabis.

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The uncomfortable dry, cottony sensation in the mouth caused by cannabis reducing saliva.

“Pass the water, this bud gives serious cotton mouth.”
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cotton mouth In A Sentence

Pass the water, this bud gives serious cotton mouth.

Origin & Usage

Descriptive slang from the dry, cotton-like feeling.

People Also Ask

What is cotton mouth?

It is the uncomfortable dry, cottony feeling in your mouth caused by cannabis reducing saliva production.

What causes cotton mouth from weed?

Cannabinoids like THC bind to receptors in the salivary glands and cut down saliva, leaving the mouth feeling parched.

How do you get rid of cotton mouth?

Drinking water or other fluids and staying hydrated is the simplest fix; chewing gum or sucking sweets can also help.

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