Cannabis has two dictionaries.
One is formal:
legal label;
THC;
CBD;
product format;
producer;
package information.
The other is street language:
weed;
bud;
gas;
loud;
fire;
dank;
mids;
quads;
zaza;
frosty;
terpy.
Kennedy Loud does not need to pretend adults never use the second dictionary.
It just needs to translate it accurately.
Weed
Weed is common informal language for cannabis.
People often use it when they mean flower, but the word can also be used more broadly.
It is not a quality grade.
Bud / Flower / Nugs
Bud and flower usually refer to dried cannabis flower.
Nug or nugs is slang for individual pieces of dried flower.
Fire
Fire means someone thinks the cannabis is very good.
That is opinion.
The useful follow-up is:
What makes it fire to you?
Maybe aroma.
Maybe appearance.
Maybe freshness.
Maybe cultivar preference.
Dank
Dank is older cannabis slang usually used positively for strong-smelling or desirable weed.
Like fire, it is subjective.
Gas
Gas usually describes a strong fuel-like, diesel-like or sharp pungent aroma.
It is an aroma word.
It is not a THC grade.
Loud
Loud means the smell is pronounced.
It does not identify one exact aroma family.
A loud flower can be:
gassy;
fruity;
skunky;
floral;
earthy.
Terpy
Terpy suggests a noticeable aroma or flavour profile associated with terpenes.
It does not tell you which terpenes are present unless that information is actually provided.
Frosty
Frosty points toward visible trichome coverage.
The term is useful because it describes something people can see.
It still does not give you an exact THC number.
Bag Appeal
Bag appeal means visual first impression.
People may be talking about:
bud size;
shape;
trim;
colour;
visible trichomes;
overall presentation.
Mids
Mids means cannabis someone considers middle-of-the-road.
The reason can vary.
It is not an official grade.
Top Shelf
Top shelf suggests premium positioning.
Retailers and consumers may use the phrase differently.
It does not come with one required THC range.
Quads / AAAA
Quads is common Canadian slang for AAAA.
It generally signals premium positioning.
It is not one regulated Canadian grading standard.
AAA / AAA+
AAA is familiar informal grading language.
AAA+ suggests something positioned slightly above a normal AAA label.
Kennedy Loud's protected owner is:
AAA+ Weed → /aaa-weed
AA
AA is another familiar cannabis tier shorthand.
Kennedy Loud's protected owner is:
AA Weed → /aa-weed
Exotic
Exotic can suggest:
unusual genetics;
distinctive aroma;
rarity;
high-end presentation.
It is also marketing language.
At Kennedy Loud, Exotic Weed is a protected owner.
Zaza / Za
Zaza or za is newer slang often used for expensive, rare-looking, premium or exotic-positioned weed.
It is not an official grade.
If someone says:
“That is zaza.”
the useful question is:
Do you mean genetics, appearance, aroma, rarity, price positioning or just hype?
Why Slang Is Worth Keeping
Slang can be more direct than formal language.
Gas quickly communicates an aroma family.
Frosty points to trichomes.
Bag appeal points to presentation.
Quads points toward premium positioning.
The mistake is not using slang.
The mistake is treating slang as proof.
Use the word.
Then translate it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is weed the same thing as cannabis?
Weed is common informal language for cannabis.
What does gas mean?
Usually a fuel-like, diesel-like or pungent aroma impression.
What does loud mean?
Usually that the aroma is pronounced.
What are quads?
Common Canadian slang for AAAA, usually implying premium positioning.
What is zaza?
Newer slang commonly associated with premium, exotic or expensive-positioned cannabis. It is not an official grade.