What Does 420 Mean?

[Ammy]

I've seen people mention "420" in conversations and online posts, but I'm not sure what it actually means or where it comes from. Can someone explain its meaning and origin?

 

[isabel]

420 is a slang term often linked to cannabis culture.
It refers to smoking marijuana, especially around 4:20 p.m. or on April 20th (4/20).

 

[rosewattson]

420 is widely recognized as a code term referring to the consumption of cannabis and cannabis culture. It originated in the 1970s among a group of high school students in California and is now celebrated annually on April 20th (4/20).

 

[Barack Obama]

The number 420 commonly refers to cannabis culture, symbolizing the consumption of marijuana. Celebrated on April 20th (4/20), it originated from a group of students in the 1970s and has since become a worldwide reference for marijuana enthusiasts.

 

[Gsusangrey]

"420" is commonly associated with cannabis culture, representing the time (4:20 PM) or date (April 20th) when people celebrate or partake in smoking marijuana. It originated from a group of high school students in the 1970s as a code.

 

[Daryl_Dixon]

420 The cannabis culture, which refers to smoking marijuana, particularly around 4.20 PM or on April 20th (4/20).