Street
budtender
What does budtender mean?
A salesperson at a cannabis dispensary who advises customers and dispenses product.
"The budtender recommended a mellow hybrid for sleep."
Origin
Blend of 'bud' and 'bartender'; rose with legalization and entered dictionaries.
Frequently asked questions
What does a budtender do?
A budtender works at a cannabis dispensary, advising customers on strains and products and dispensing the cannabis they buy.
Where does the word 'budtender' come from?
It's a blend of 'bud' (cannabis flower) and 'bartender', and it became common as legal dispensaries spread.
Is 'budtender' a real job title?
Yes. It's the standard, widely used term for dispensary sales staff in the legal cannabis industry.
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