The Fresh Toast reveals how the dictionary's new word and the secret language of cannabis reflect modern culture trends.
For Millennials and Gen Z, cannabis is more than a plant - it's a culture with its own lexicon, including slang, discreet references, and digital shorthand.
Understanding this "hidden language" provides insight into how younger generations discuss, consume, and normalize cannabis in ways older generations never imagined.
These words are part of a flexible, evolving vocabulary that signals familiarity and community.
Millennials and Gen Z frequently use coded terms in text messages or social media to bypass restrictions or maintain privacy, turning ordinary words like "Netflix and chill" or "herbal tea" into euphemisms for cannabis consumption.
Author's summary: Cannabis culture has its own secret language.