# stoney

/ˈstoʊni/ (US) · /stˈəʊni/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stoney
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

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.

For teachers: a person under the influence of cannabis or other intoxicating substances.

## Examples

- 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.

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