pothead

[pot-hed]

noun

Slang.

1. a person who habitually smokes marijuana.

pothead

/ ˈpɒtˌhɛd /

noun

1. slang,  a habitual user of cannabis

Other Word Forms

• potheaded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pothead¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; pot ² + head

Example Sentences

Lyonne has frequently pointed out she’s the furthest thing from a pothead, but she also is amused about the pastime Jacobs assigned her character.

From Los Angeles Times

Funny enough, the comedian who is known for his pothead tendencies now makes weed paraphernalia like ashtrays and weed stash jars.

From Salon

Within a few months, he had a breakout role in “River’s Edge” as the one honorable teen pothead in a group dealing with a murdered peer.

From Washington Post

Also joining in the fun will be Don Stark, who had played Donna's dad Bob, and original pothead Tommy Chong, returning as Leo.–

From Salon

Picture a person who enjoys smoking weed — a "stoner" or "pothead."

From Salon

Related Words

• burnout 
• dopehead 
• doper 
• druggie 
• hophead