All the Names for a Joint Around the World

A joint goes by dozens of names depending on where you are: in English it's a joint, a spliff or a doobie, while across the Spanish-speaking world you'll hear porro, carrujo, gallo, troncho or yoni, plus a pile of homemade nicknames. Cannabis has been part of human culture for centuries, and as it spread around the globe, so did a huge range of terms for the plant and the joints rolled with it. Some places just say "marijuana" or "cannabis," but in others, creativity and local slang have produced a list of funny, one-of-a-kind nicknames. Here are some of the ways people refer to a joint in different parts of the world:

1. Porro: Let's start with the most common term in Spanish-speaking countries. A "porro" is a joint.
2. Carrujo (Mexico): In Mexico, people sometimes call a joint a "carrujo."
3. Gallo (Mexico): Another Mexican term is "gallo" (literally "rooster"), used for a joint.
4. Troncho (Peru): In Peru, you might hear someone talk about a "troncho" when they mean a joint.
5. Yoni (Peru): Another Peruvian term is "yoni," which also means a joint.
6. Phily (Puerto Rico): In Puerto Rico, a joint is sometimes called a "phily," after the brand of wraps it's often rolled in.
7. Ciriguayo (Puerto Rico): Along the same lines, Puerto Ricans also use "ciriguayo" for a joint.
8. Malboro Racer (Colombia): In Colombia, you may hear people call a joint a "Malboro Racer" or just a "racer."
9. Creative words: Beyond these specific terms, weed culture is famous for coming up with funny nicknames for joints. Some examples are "trócolo," "chiripitifláutico," "macgyver," "wikijoint" and "trocoloco."
10. Known worldwide: Some names for a joint are so iconic they're recognized everywhere. One example is "spliff," used in many countries for a joint rolled with weed and tobacco.
11. Pop-culture references: In some places, joint names riff on celebrities or pop culture. For example, "Harry Petas" is a play on Harry Potter ("peta" is Spanish slang for a joint).
12. Regional: The world's cultural and linguistic diversity shows up in what people call their joints. Every region has its own way of naming them, which gives smoking weed in different corners of the world its own distinctive flavor.

Bottom line: cannabis comes with a rich cultural and linguistic heritage, and the names and nicknames for joints vary a lot by region and community. Whether you call it a "porro," a "gallo," a "spliff" or anything else, what matters is enjoying the plant.

More Names for It:

13. Voldemor
14. Bombita (little bomb)
15. Mariachi
16. Apalancao
17. Torpedo
18. Cacharro
19. Dedo de momia (mummy's finger)
20. Tallo (stem)
21. Freddie Mercury
22. Morrison
23. Calamar (squid)
24. Troncomóvil
25. Petardo (firecracker)
26. Caño (pipe)
27. Canelo
28. Chorizo
29. Trompeta (trumpet)
30. Almendra (almond)
31. Fumolis
32. Chiripitifláutico
33. Ricky
34. Chifly
35. Jandru
36. Porra
37. Rulo (curl)
38. Fary
39. Flauto
40. Cohete (rocket)
41. Pri
42. Pras
43. Caliqueño
44. Antorcha (torch)
45. Orégano
46. MacGyver
47. Zumbidor (buzzer)
48. Mistu
49. Troglodito
50. Wikijoint
51. Churri flowers
52. Amanit
53. Chili
54. Charmander
55. Chopo
56. Marivuelta
57. Waka
58. Alargado (the long one)
59. Fasolito
60. Lirio (lily)
61. Spliff
62. Palanca (lever)
63. Trocoloco

These are just a few more examples of the huge variety of names and nicknames people around the world use for a joint. Each one reflects the creativity and unique culture of the communities that came up with it.