noun

pothead

Pothead (noun) means (slang) Someone who smokes marijuana often. Example: “His roommate was a total pothead who never left the couch.”

noun

(slang) Someone who smokes marijuana often.

"His roommate was a total pothead who never left the couch."

How to use pothead

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who smokes weed a lot.

When to use it

Casual and mildly derogatory — avoid in formal writing.

Easily confused with

stoner →

Common pairings

total pothead lazy pothead

potheads plural

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His roommate was a total _____ who never left the couch.

From pot (marijuana) plus -head, a suffix used for describing someone strongly associated with a thing or habit.

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What does “pothead” mean?

The word “pothead” means (slang) Someone who smokes marijuana often. In plain terms, a person who smokes weed a lot.

How do you use “pothead” in a sentence?

Here is “pothead” used in a sentence: “His roommate was a total pothead who never left the couch.”

What part of speech is “pothead”?

“Pothead” is a noun.

What is the meaning of pothead?

"pothead" (noun) means (slang) Someone who smokes marijuana often.