Smokeshop and Headshop Dictionary and Terminology

Smoke Shop Terminology

• Bong: A water pipe used for smoking dry herbs or tobacco.
• Joint: A rolled cigarette filled with dry herbs or tobacco.
• Vaporizer: An electronic device used for vaping dry herbs, concentrates, or e-liquids.
• Dab rig: A specialized water pipe used for vaporizing concentrates, such as wax or oil.
• Rolling Papers: Thin sheets of paper used to roll joints.
• Grinder: A device used to grind dry herbs into smaller pieces, making them easier to roll into joints or use in a vaporizer.
• Chillum: A straight, cone-shaped pipe used for smoking dry herbs or tobacco.
• One-hitter: A small, cylindrical pipe that holds a single hit of dry herbs or tobacco.
• Ash catcher: An accessory that attaches to a bong or dab rig to catch ash and resin, making the device easier to clean.
• Carb cap: A device used to control the airflow when using a dab rig, allowing for more efficient vaporization of concentrates.
• Dabber: A tool used to apply concentrates to a heated surface when using a dab rig.
• Bowl: The removable part of a bong or chillum that holds the dry herbs or tobacco.
• Downstem: A stem that connects the bowl to the base of a bong or dab rig, allowing smoke to flow into the water.
• Glass Blowing: The process of hand-crafting glass pipes and bongs.
• Percolator: A device inside a bong that filters and cools the smoke for a smoother hit.

Head Shop Terminology

• Head Shop: A store that specializes in selling smoking accessories, such as bongs, vaporizers, and rolling papers.
• Smoke Shop: A store that sells smoking accessories and products, such as cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco products.
• Water Pipe: A type of smoking device that filters smoke through water.
• Dry Herb Vaporizer: A type of vaporizer that is designed for use with dry herbs.
• Concentrate Vaporizer: A type of vaporizer that is designed for use with concentrates, such as wax or oil.
• E-Liquid Vaporizer: A type of vaporizer that is designed for use with e-liquids.
• CBD: A chemical compound found in hemp plants that is often used for its potential health benefits, including reducing anxiety and pain.
• Kratom: A plant native to Southeast Asia that is often used for its potential pain-relieving and mood-boosting effects.
• Hookah: A type of water pipe that is used for smoking flavored tobacco, often in a social setting.
• Rolling Tray: A flat surface used for rolling joints, typically made of metal or plastic.
• Roach Clip: A tool used to hold the end of a joint, allowing the smoker to finish the joint without burning their fingers.
• Dugout: A small, portable container used for carrying dry herbs and a one-hitter pipe.
• Blunt Wrap: A type of cigar wrapper that can be used to roll a blunt, or a joint filled with cigar tobacco in addition to dry herbs or tobacco.
• Pre-Rolled Cones: Cones that are already rolled and ready to be filled with dry herbs or tobacco.
• Glass Art: Hand-crafted glass pieces, such as pipes and bongs, that are designed for their aesthetic appeal as well as functionality.
• Stonerware: A general term used to describe any type of smoking accessory or product, including pipes, bongs, rolling papers, and grinders.