Education Corner
Lingo Glossary
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Slang for cannabis culture; April 20th is the unofficial cannabis holiday.
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Refers to oil (710 upside-down), associated with concentrates and dabs.
B
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Cannabis rolled in a cigar wrap or hollowed-out cigar.
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A water pipe used to smoke cannabis.
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A mild high.
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Cannabis consultant or salesperson. Also known as canna-guide or green specialist.
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Smaller buds from the same plant. Also called smalls or baby nugs.
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Discount for buying multiple products. Also called mix & match or multi-pack deal.
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A highly experienced or senior budtender with deep product knowledge and customer service skills. Also known as master budtender, lead budtender, or dispensary expert.
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Code for specific product lot. Also called lot number or production ID.
C
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The plant species that includes marijuana and hemp.
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Feeling too sedated to get up—often caused by strong indicas.
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Non-intoxicating, calming cannabinoid. Also called 'Cannabidiol' or 'CBD-rich'.
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Minor cannabinoids with unique effects. CBN is sometimes called the 'sleep cannabinoid'; CBG is known as the 'mother cannabinoid'.
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Very strong weed.
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Potent extracts made by isolating cannabinoids and terpenes. Also called dabs, wax, shatter, sauce, or oil.
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Lab test results. Also referred to as lab results or test cert.
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A method using concentrated cannabis extracts (like wax or shatter) usually vaporized on a hot surface.
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A store where legal cannabis is sold.
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High-quality cannabis.
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A portable vape pen pre-filled with cannabis oil, often single-use but some models are rechargeable. They come in various sizes such as 1g, 2g, 3g, and even up to 5g. Also known as dispo, all-in-one, or throwaway vape.
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Flower sold by weight and bagged fresh. Also known as deli cut or fresh-pick.
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Cannabis-infused food or drink. Also called medibles, treats, or infused snacks.
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Dried cannabis buds ready for smoking or vaping. Also referred to as herb, bud, buds, greens, trees, nugs, or cannabis.
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New customer eligible for deals. Also called first-timers or new clients.
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Feeling sick or anxious from consuming too much cannabis.
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Cross between Indica and Sativa. Also referred to as mixed strains or blends.
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The psychoactive effect of THC.
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Smoking in an enclosed space to fill it with smoke.
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Calming or sedating effects. Also called 'in-da-couch', night strains, or body-high strains.
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Cannabis rolled in a paper, like a cigarette.
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A concentrate made from flash-frozen cannabis.
M
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Medical cannabis requires a prescription; recreational does not (in legal states).
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Average or low-quality cannabis.
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Moderate quality and price. Also known as mids or mid-grade.
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Track-and-trace systems. Also known as inventory compliance systems.
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A dense piece of cannabis flower.
O
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A small pipe that holds enough for one hit.
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Final price including tax. Also called total price or checkout price.
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A small handheld device for smoking.
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A joint or blunt that’s been pre-rolled and sold ready to smoke. Also known as joints, doobs, pre's, or ready-rolls.
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Flower pre-weighed and sealed. Also called grab-and-go or packaged flower.
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Common cannabis weights:
- Gram (1g)
- Eighth (3.5g)
- Quarter (7g)
- Half Ounce (14g)
- Ounce (28g)
Also referred to as g, 8th, quad, half zip, zip.
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System for sales and inventory. Also known as register or sales terminal.
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Solventless concentrate made with heat and pressure.
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Poor quality cannabis.
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A joint mixed with tobacco.
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Energizing and uplifting. Also called daytime strains or head-high strains.
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Heavier, more sedated version of being high.
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A glass-like, brittle concentrate.
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Loose fragments from the bottom of a bag or jar. Also called crumbs or leftovers.
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Leaves and small bits removed from the buds after harvest.
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The psychoactive compound that gets users 'high.' Also known as delta-9 THC or simply 'Tetra'.
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Aromatic compounds that affect flavor and possibly the effects (e.g., myrcene, limonene, pinene).
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Alcohol or oil-based cannabis extracts used under the tongue. Also known as drops or sublinguals.
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Lotion or balm infused with cannabis, used on skin.
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High-quality, premium flower. Also called fire, exotic, or loud.
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Leaves trimmed from buds. Also called sugar leaf or shake-trim.
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Pre-filled tanks of cannabis oil. Also called carts, pens, or vapes.
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A sticky concentrate.
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Exotic or high-end c