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wacky tabacky
What does wacky tabacky mean?
A humorous, old-school rhyming term for cannabis.
"Uncle Ray still calls it the wacky tabacky."
Origin
Playful rhyming slang riffing on 'tobacco'; documented in Merriam-Webster.
Frequently asked questions
What is wacky tabacky?
It's a jokey, old-fashioned nickname for cannabis, playing on the word 'tobacco'.
Is wacky tabacky an offensive term?
No, it's just lighthearted and humorous, often used by people poking fun at weed rather than to insult anyone.
Why is it spelled that way?
The spelling mimics a rhyming, playful pronunciation of 'tobacco' to create the comic effect.
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