Edibles
Meaning: Cannabis-infused food products like gummies, brownies, and chocolates — a major part of California's legal marijuana market.
In California's legal cannabis landscape, 'edibles' specifically means food products containing THC or CBD. From dispensary gummies to homemade brownies, edibles are a cornerstone of California cannabis culture. 'Did you have an edible?' is a common question when someone seems unusually relaxed or spacey. The phrase 'ate an edible' has become casual conversation in California.
Examples
- I tried an edible last night and fell asleep on the couch at 8 PM. 昨晚我试了一个edible,结果晚上8点就在沙发上睡着了。Anoche probé un edible y me quedé dormido en el sofá a las 8 de la noche.昨夜エディブルを試したら夜8時にソファで寝落ちした。어젯밤 에디블을 먹어봤더니 저녁 8시에 소파에서 잠들었어.
- The dispensary has a whole wall of edibles — gummies, chocolates, cookies. 那家大麻店有一整面墙的edibles——软糖、巧克力、饼干。El dispensario tiene una pared entera de edibles — gominolas, chocolates, galletas.ディスペンサリーにはエディブルの壁一面がある——グミ、チョコレート、クッキー。디스펜서리에 에디블이 벽 한 면 가득해——젤리, 초콜릿, 쿠키.
- Be careful with edibles — they take longer to kick in than you expect. 吃edibles要小心——起效时间比你预期的要长得多。Ten cuidado con los edibles — tardan más en hacer efecto de lo que esperas.エディブルには気をつけて——思ったより効き始めるのに時間がかかるから。에디블은 조심해——생각보다 효과가 나타나는 데 시간이 오래 걸리니까.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: cannabis culture, socializing, wellness
Tone: casual, matter-of-fact
✓ Do Say
- Want an edible? I got some gummies.来点edible?我有些软糖。¿Quieres un edible? Tengo unas gominolas.エディブルいる?グミあるよ。에디블 먹을래? 젤리 있는데.
- I prefer edibles over smoking.比起抽的,我更喜欢edibles。Prefiero los edibles a fumar.吸うよりエディブルの方が好き。나는 피우는 것보다 에디블이 좋아.
✗ Don't Say
- Don't offer edibles to people without telling them what they are — that's both rude and potentially illegal不要在不告知的情况下给别人edibles——这既不礼貌又可能违法No ofrezcas edibles a la gente sin decirles lo que son — es de mala educación y potencialmente ilegal中身を伝えずにエディブルを人に渡さない——それは失礼であり、違法になりうる에디블을 다른 사람에게 뭔지 말하지 않고 권하지 마라——무례할 뿐 아니라 불법이 될 수 있다
Origin & History
Cannabis edibles have existed for centuries, but the term became everyday vocabulary in California after medical marijuana legalization in 1996 and full legalization in 2016. The regulated market created an explosion of professionally made edible products.
Cultural Context
Era: 2010s
Generation: Millennials
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: California — legal cannabis culture
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