Definition & Meaning of "pothead"in English

What is the origin of the term "pothead" and how is it used?

"Pothead" is a slang term that emerged in American English in the 1960s, combining "pot" (a common slang term for marijuana) with "head" (used to label someone by habit or obsession) to describe a person who habitually uses cannabis. The term became popular during the counterculture movement and has appeared in informal speech, media, and subcultural discussions about drug use. Its tone is context-dependent: it can be neutral or descriptive when identifying a user, mildly derogatory when criticizing lifestyle or habits, and sometimes humorous in casual conversation.