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hotbox

What does hotbox mean?

To smoke cannabis in a small enclosed space like a car so it fills with smoke.

"They hotboxed the car in the parking lot."

Origin

From 'hot box' for a hot, enclosed space; applied to filling it with smoke.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'hotbox' mean?
To hotbox is to smoke cannabis in a small enclosed space, such as a car, so the space fills up with smoke.
Why do people hotbox?
Filling a sealed space with smoke intensifies the effect and creates a shared smoky environment.
Where does 'hotbox' come from?
It comes from 'hot box' meaning a hot, enclosed space, applied to a space filled with cannabis smoke.
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