pothead
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who smokes cannabis frequently, or to excess.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That pothead Shane has a nasty bong.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A stupid individual; a fool.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pothead” mean?
A person who smokes cannabis frequently, or to excess.
Is “pothead” formal or informal?
pothead is generally derogatory, slang.