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bud

What does bud mean?

The dried flowering part of the cannabis plant that is smoked.

"Break up the bud before you roll it."

Origin

From the botanical 'bud'; the flower is the primary consumed part of the plant.

Frequently asked questions

What does bud mean in cannabis slang?
Bud is the dried flowering part of the cannabis plant that is smoked.
Where does the term bud come from?
It comes from the botanical word 'bud', since the flower is the primary consumed part of the plant.
How do you use bud?
You break up the bud before rolling it, e.g. 'Break up the bud before you roll it.'
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