stoney
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈstoʊni// UK //stˈəʊni// stoney
n. a person who has taken a drug called 'stone', which is a slang name for marijuana. It is a very old word that people do not use much anymore.
n. a person under the influence of cannabis or other intoxicating substances.
The stoney sat quietly in the corner of the room.
In the old stories, the stoney was often portrayed as a lazy or dreamy character who avoided hard work.
The poet used the image of the stoney to contrast the grounded, industrious members of the community with those who sought escape through chemical means.