Smoking Lingo

Smoking Terms That You Need to Know

Use this smoking glossary to familiarize yourself with smoke shop terminology and our offerings at Best One Hitters.

Here is a list of popular smoke terminology used in the tobacco or herb-based smoking industry.

Smoking Devices

Blunt

A blunt is a type of herb cigarette, similar to a joint, but larger and thicker. It is made by removing the tobacco from a cigar and replacing it with herb. Blunts are popular among recreational herb users because they are larger than regular joints. The size and shape of blunts vary depending on the kind of cigar wraps used.

Bong or Water Pipe

A water pipe, also known as a bong, is a type of smoking device commonly used for smoking dry herb or tobacco. It consists of several parts, the most important being the base, the stem, and the bowl. The base holds the water that cools and filters the smoke before it is inhaled.

Bowl

A smoking bowl is a device used to smoke dry herb or tobacco. It is typically made from glass, ceramic, or metal and usually has a wide mouth opening so that the user can easily place the material inside. The shape of the bowl also varies depending on the type of herb being used. In most cases, there is a small hole opening for the smoke to travel through.

Bubbler

A bubbler is a type of smoking device that combines the functionality of a bong and a pipe. It is made from glass or plastic and has a small water chamber at the base, which cools and filters the smoke before it is inhaled. The smoke passes through the water on its way to the user’s mouth, and this causes it to slow down and cool off.

Chillum

A straight glass pipe that lacks a carb and offers a similar experience of smoking.It is usually made from clear or colored glass and has a simple design. The smoke passes through the chillum on its way to the user’s mouth, and this causes it to slow down and cool off.

Dugout

A dugout is an all-in-one apparatus that contains two small chambers: one to store a bat and another to store ground, dry herbs. Dugouts are typically made from metal or wood and are useful for travel due to their relatively compact size.

One Hitter

A one hitter is a small, portable smoking device that is used to smoke dry herb. Also referred to as a one hitter bat or pipe, It is made from glass, ceramic, metal or titanium. One hitters have a slender design that makes it easy to hold and use. The one hitter consists of two parts: the bowl and the stem. Because of their small size, one hitters are used for smoking on the go.

Smoking Terms