noun
Street Slang
roach
ROHCH · noun · slang
The smoked-down butt end of a joint.
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The small leftover stub of a joint, often saved because it concentrates resin.
“Don't toss the roach, that's the strongest hit.”
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roach In A Sentence
Don't toss the roach, that's the strongest hit.
Origin & Usage
Named because the small stub resembles a cockroach; dates to jazz-era usage.
People Also Ask
What is a roach in weed terms?
A roach is the small, smoked-down butt end of a joint, the last stub that's left once most of it has been smoked.
Why do people save the roach?
Because resin builds up in the stub as the joint is smoked, some people save roaches believing they hold a more concentrated, stronger hit.
Where does the term roach come from?
It's named because the small leftover stub resembles a cockroach, and the usage dates back to the jazz era.
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