Definition

1. Noun:
   • Marijuana, cannabis: "Mary Jane" is a slang term used to refer to the psychoactive drug marijuana, which is derived from the cannabis plant.

Usage

• "Mary Jane" is an informal, colloquial term. It is primarily used in casual conversation, certain music genres, and subcultures. It is not appropriate for formal, academic, or medical contexts where the standard terms "marijuana" or "cannabis" are required.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries cultural connotations, historically associated with counterculture movements, recreational use, and specific music scenes like reggae or classic rock.

Variants and Related Words

• Pot (n): Another common slang term for marijuana.
• Weed (n): A very common slang term for marijuana.
• Ganja (n): A term for marijuana with origins in Hindi, commonly used in Rastafarian culture and reggae music.

Synonyms

• Marijuana: The most common standard term.
• Cannabis: The formal botanical and legal term.
• Grass: Slang for marijuana.

Notes

• "Mary Jane" is an example of rhyming slang or personification used to create a euphemism for an illicit substance. It is important to understand that this is street slang and its use can imply informal acceptance of drug use.

Noun

1. street names for marijuana