Slang terms for marijuana have been around since FDR signed the
Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, which effectively criminalized cannabis possession in the United States.
“Dope” was used almost exclusively to refer to marijuana for decades. Other early slang terms for marijuana included “Mary Jane,” which is believed to be the English translation of the Spanish names “Mari” and “Juana.” Today, marijuana goes by countless names on the street, including “pot,” “weed,” and “tea,” and it’s common to hear marijuana referred to as the
actual strain of the cannabis plant. “Bubba Kush,” “AK-47,” “Pineapple Express,” and “Green Crack” are all among the most popular varieties of marijuana.