devil's lettuce
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Meaning · English
Marijuana.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Cannabis is deeply misunderstood. It has been hailed as a potential hero in the fight against all ailments, including cancer and the opioid epidemic. It has also been called the devil’s lettuce, with claims that its use will lead to laziness, madness, and even murder.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “devil's lettuce” mean?
Marijuana.
Is “devil's lettuce” formal or informal?
devil's lettuce is generally slang.