Harris
5 synonyms for Harris, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Slang for a dried, resin-rich preparation made from cannabis flowers, smoked as a drug.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from Harry plus -s, a patronymic suffix. Harry itself is a male given name that comes from a Middle English pronunciation of Old French Henri.
Full origin of Harris →Frequently asked questions
What does “Harris” mean?
The word “Harris” means slang for a dried, resin-rich preparation made from cannabis flowers, smoked as a drug. In plain terms, street slang related to cannabis, similar in sense to "hash.".
How do you pronounce “Harris”?
“Harris” is pronounced HA-rihs (/ˈhæɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Harris” in a sentence?
Here is “Harris” used in a sentence: “They rolled a joint laced with harris.”
What part of speech is “Harris”?
“Harris” is a noun.
Is “Harris” a common word?
“Harris” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is 'harris' a slang or formal term?
It is informal slang, not a term you would find in formal or scientific writing. In everyday drug-related slang it refers to a dried, resin-rich cannabis preparation. Standard, neutral equivalents include 'hashish' or 'cannabis resin,' which are the words used in formal, legal, or medical contexts.
Is 'harris' the same as hashish?
They are very close. Both describe a concentrated, resin-rich product made from the cannabis plant rather than the loose dried flower. 'Harris' is a slang label, while 'hashish' (and the related 'charas') are the more widely recognised names for the same broad type of preparation.
Why does 'Harris' also look like a name?
Because it is one. Harris is a very common English surname and given name, unrelated to the slang drug sense. Context makes the meaning clear: capitalised and attached to a person it is a name, whereas the lower-case slang term refers to a cannabis product.
