Camberwell carrot
(UK, slang) A large cannabis joint.
ˈkæmbɚˌwɛl ˈkæɹətDocumented since 1980s1980sMillennialhistorical155 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
(UK, slang) A large cannabis joint.
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
Origin: 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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