Word
ganja
Phoneticsgan·ja
UK/ɡˈænjɐ/
Definition
n. a slang name for marijuana. People use this word to talk about the plant or the drug it makes.
n. a colloquial or slang term for cannabis or marijuana. Often used in Caribbean English or as a euphemism in other dialects.
Examples
“He was arrested for possession of ganja.”
“The local festival features music and dance, but the sale of ganja is strictly prohibited by the city council.”
“While the term ganja is widely recognized in popular culture, its legal status varies significantly across different jurisdictions, often leading to complex debates about decriminalization and social equity.”
Examples
simple
“He was arrested for possession of ganja.”
contextual
“The local festival features music and dance, but the sale of ganja is strictly prohibited by the city council.”
complex
“While the term ganja is widely recognized in popular culture, its legal status varies significantly across different jurisdictions, often leading to complex debates about decriminalization and social equity.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi गांजा (gāñjā), ultimately from Sanskrit गञ्जा (gañjā, “hemp”). First use appears c. 1800.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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