Camberwell carrot en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Coined in the film Withnail and I (1987), in reference to the shape of a carrot and the district of Camberwell in south London, England.
Meanings
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(UK, slang) A large cannabis joint.
“I could go for a Camberwell carrot right now,” Andy slurred from his armchair.
2010, Darren Smith, Burning Indigo, page 264:He then patted the Steinway piano as he passed it and then put her Ladyship to bed. He then rolled himself a one-foot long Camberwell carrot, grabbed a bottle of Krug, and spent the evening at leisure[…]
2005, Neil Gentleman-Hobbs, Lord Golden-Showers "Entrepreneur?", page 182:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell carrots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |