noun Street Slang

stoner

STOH-ner · noun · slang

A regular, habitual cannabis user.

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Definitions

1

A person who frequently uses cannabis, often as part of their identity or lifestyle.

“He's a proud stoner with a shelf full of pipes.”
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By extension, someone perceived as sluggish, spacey, or perpetually mellow in the way a heavy cannabis user is stereotyped.

“She had this laid-back stoner vibe even though she didn't smoke.”
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stoner In A Sentence

He's a proud stoner with a shelf full of pipes.
She had this laid-back stoner vibe even though she didn't smoke.

Origin & Usage

From 'stoned'; denotes a habitual user.

People Also Ask

What does 'stoner' mean?

A stoner is a person who uses cannabis regularly, often to the point that it's part of their identity or lifestyle.

Is calling someone a stoner an insult?

It depends on tone. Many cannabis users embrace 'stoner' as a proud self-label, but it can be used dismissively to imply someone is lazy or spacey.

How is 'stoner' different from 'pothead'?

They overlap heavily. 'Pothead' tends to stress heavy, frequent use, while 'stoner' leans more toward the overall persona and lifestyle.

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