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kush

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Kush (noun) means a potent strain of marijuana, especially Cannabis indica, originally associated with the Hindu Kush mountain region. Example: “The dispensary had several kush varieties on the shelf, each with a different aroma.”

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A potent strain of marijuana, especially Cannabis indica, originally associated with the Hindu Kush mountain region.

"The dispensary had several kush varieties on the shelf, each with a different aroma."

"He said the kush hit harder than anything else he'd tried."

A cheap, dangerous synthetic drug widely abused in parts of West Africa, unrelated to the cannabis strain despite sharing the name.

"News reports described young men collapsing in the street after using kush."

"Kush has been linked to a public health crisis in Sierra Leone."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cannabis strain name in most English-speaking contexts, but a different and much more dangerous synthetic drug in West African usage.

Common mistake

Don't assume the West African sense refers to the same substance as the cannabis strain — they are unrelated drugs that just share a name.

When to use it

Informal/slang in both senses.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Shortened from "Hindu Kush," the mountain range where the original cannabis strain is said to have originated.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for kush

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kush” mean?

The word “kush” means a potent strain of marijuana, especially Cannabis indica, originally associated with the Hindu Kush mountain region. In plain terms, a cannabis strain name in most English-speaking contexts, but a different and much more dangerous synthetic drug in West African usage.

How do you pronounce “kush”?

“Kush” is pronounced kuush (/kʊʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “kush” in a sentence?

Here is “kush” used in a sentence: “The dispensary had several kush varieties on the shelf, each with a different aroma.”

What part of speech is “kush”?

“Kush” is a noun.

How many meanings does “kush” have?

“Kush” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a potent strain of marijuana, especially Cannabis indica, originally associated with the Hindu Kush mountain region.

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