Street
kind
What does kind mean?
An older term for premium marijuana, as in 'kind bud' or 'KB.'
"He hooked us up with some real kind bud."
Origin
1990s Deadhead and jam-band scene slang for high-grade cannabis.
Frequently asked questions
What does kind mean when talking about weed?
It means top-shelf, high-quality cannabis, most often heard in the phrase 'kind bud' or its shorthand 'KB.'
Where did 'kind bud' come from?
It's associated with the 1990s Deadhead and jam-band scene, where 'kind' signified the good stuff.
Is 'kind' outdated slang?
It's a bit retro now, more common among older heads than in current dispensary lingo, but still understood.
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