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blunt

What does blunt mean?

Cannabis rolled inside an emptied cigar or cigarillo tobacco wrap.

"They rolled a blunt to pass around the whole crew."

Origin

Named after Phillies Blunt cigars, whose wraps were emptied and refilled with cannabis.

Frequently asked questions

What is a blunt?
A blunt is cannabis rolled inside an emptied cigar or cigarillo tobacco wrap, which burns slowly and holds more than a typical joint.
Where does the word blunt come from?
It's named after Phillies Blunt cigars, whose wraps were commonly emptied of tobacco and refilled with cannabis.
How is a blunt different from a joint?
A blunt is rolled in a tobacco leaf cigar wrap and is usually bigger, while a joint uses thin rolling paper and holds less, so blunts are popular for sharing in a group.
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