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cottonmouth
What does cottonmouth mean?
The dry, sticky mouth sensation caused when THC affects the salivary glands.
"I had cottonmouth so bad I drank the whole bottle."
Origin
Named for the cotton-dry feeling in the mouth; a known effect of THC.
Frequently asked questions
What is cottonmouth?
It's the dry, sticky mouth sensation caused when THC affects the salivary glands after using cannabis.
How do you fix cottonmouth?
People typically relieve it by drinking water or other fluids, as in 'I had cottonmouth so bad I drank the whole bottle.'
Where does 'cottonmouth' come from?
It's named for the cotton-dry feeling in the mouth, a known effect of THC.
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