Street
chronic
What does chronic mean?
Slang for very potent, high-quality cannabis.
"This isn't mids, this is straight chronic."
Origin
Popularized by 1990s West Coast hip hop, notably Dr. Dre's 1992 album 'The Chronic'.
Frequently asked questions
What does chronic mean?
Chronic is slang for very potent, high-quality cannabis.
Where did the term chronic come from?
It was popularized by 1990s West Coast hip hop, notably Dr. Dre's 1992 album 'The Chronic'.
How is chronic different from mids?
Chronic refers to top-grade, potent bud, while mids are middling, average-quality cannabis.
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