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giggle-smoke
What does giggle-smoke mean?
A 1940s-era term for cannabis, referencing the giggly effect it produces.
"The old-timers called it giggle-smoke."
Origin
1940s jazz-era slang; named for cannabis-induced giggling.
Frequently asked questions
What does giggle-smoke mean?
It's an old 1940s slang name for cannabis, referring to the fits of giggles it can bring on.
Is giggle-smoke still used?
Rarely. It's a retro, jazz-era term that mostly turns up in nostalgic or historical contexts today.
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