Chronic

"Chronic" is an English slang term used in cannabis culture to refer to cannabis of particularly high quality. The word became widely popular in the 1990s, especially through American hip-hop and popular culture.

The word itself originally means "long-lasting" in English, but in cannabis slang, it has acquired a specialized meaning as a quality marker.

Chronic in cannabis terminology

In cannabis terminology, "chronic" is used as an informal term for something perceived as extra potent, well-developed, or exclusive. It is not an official classification or a specific strain, but a slang word with cultural roots.

The term belongs to the same linguistic category as "cali", which is often used as a geographical quality reference, and "uptown", which signals prestige and exclusivity.

At Weedshop, we only sell legal collector's items with less than 0.2% THC and 0% HHC. We offer, among other things, legal THCA, CBD, Hash and flower buds. This glossary is purely informative and describes words and concepts in cannabis terminology.