4/20
Definition
A slang term and cultural code primarily referring to April 20th (4/20), an unofficial holiday celebrated by cannabis enthusiasts with public smoking events, parties, and advocacy for marijuana legalization.
A numeric shorthand originating in the 1970s from a group of California high school students who met at 4:20 PM to consume cannabis, now widely used as a subtle reference to marijuana itself or the act of smoking it.
Examples
My calendar has 4/20 circled in green highlighter – productivity takes a backseat that day.
He whispered '4/20 friendly' when asked about the party vibe, saving us all from awkward small talk.
Grandma baked brownies for 4/20, but hers are suspiciously chocolate-only.
Boss scheduled a meeting on 4/20 – clearly doesn't get the code.