Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pothead

noun
/ˈpɒtˌhɛd/
Definition
A person who regularly uses marijuana or cannabis.
Examples
  • After school, he became a pothead and spent most of his time with friends smoking.
  • Her parents worried that she would turn into a pothead if she didn’t focus on her studies.
  • The film depicted the life of a pothead navigating his way through college.
Meaning
The term ‘pothead’ is often used to describe someone who consumes marijuana frequently, typically associating it with a laid-back lifestyle.
Synonyms
  • cannabis user
  • stoner
  • weed smoker