What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pothead
Example
He's such a pothead, he smokes weed all day long. [pothead: noun]
Example
She's been acting strange lately, I think she's become a pothead. [pothead: adjective]
dopehead
Example
He's a dopehead, he's been using heroin for years. [dopehead: noun]
Example
She's always been a dopehead, she can't seem to quit using drugs. [dopehead: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pothead is more commonly used than dopehead in everyday language, but both terms are considered slang and should be avoided in formal situations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pothead and dopehead?
Neither pothead nor dopehead are appropriate for formal situations, but pothead may be considered less offensive and more acceptable in casual conversations among friends or peers.
