What “420-Friendly” Means (& How to Use It)

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Breaking down pot-friendly lingo on dating sites, Airbnb, & more
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Wondering what “420-friendly” means? When you see this phrase online, whether on a dating site or a marketplace like Craigslist, it generally means that the person or place is open to people smoking or otherwise consuming marijuana. If someone asks you if you’re “420-friendly,” they’re asking if you smoke or consume weed yourself. Keep reading to learn what this phrase means, where it came from, how to use it, and how to reply when someone asks if you’re “420-friendly.”

Meaning of “420-Friendly”

“420-friendly” means that a person or place accepts people who smoke or consume marijuana. If a site says that a place is “420-friendly,” it means you have permission to use weed in certain areas without legal consequences. If a person says it, it means they don’t mind people using weed in their presence.

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What does “420-friendly” mean?

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  1. Whether you’ve seen “420-friendly” on someone’s dating profile or while searching for your next apartment, this phrase is a low-key way to indicate that the other person doesn’t mind if you smoke or consume weed products. [1]
    • You might see this phrase on dating site bios, in gaming chats and other social sites, or on Airbnb, Craigslist, and other sites where you can find listings for apartments and places to stay.
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Where did the number “420” come from?

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  1. The number “420” can be traced to 5 California students at San Rafael High School who hung out at a wall outside their school and were nicknamed “the Waldos.” In 1971, the Waldos would meet at 4:20 pm to search for an abandoned cannabis plant using a treasure map. [2]
    • The Waldos would remind each other to meet at 4:20 by saying “4:20-Louis.” Eventually, they dropped the “Louis” and just said “4:20.”
    • The band, the Grateful Dead, brought the code into mainstream culture. [3] They used the number “420” to refer to cannabis products, and the slang term was born.
    • The number “420” can refer to the time to smoke marijuana, the unofficial cannabis-oriented holiday on April 20th, or Adolf Hitler’s birthday (this one isn’t used much, though). [4]
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How do you use “420-friendly”?

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  1. On Tinder and other online dating platforms, this phrase can mean that you either consume cannabis or would be okay if your potential partner does. [5] If that sounds like you (and you live in an area where cannabis is legal), put “420-friendly” in your bio.
    • “Competitive snowball thrower. Full-time dog mom. 420-friendly.”
    • “6’3” college student who can take you to the best spots in town—and I’m 420-friendly.”
    • Sites like Tinder don’t have restrictions against using drug references. [6] If you’re using another dating site, make sure they allow drug references in your bio.
  2. In gaming group chats and other social media sites, “420-friendly” might mean that the server is open to talking about cannabis or a user consumes it themselves. If you or the server you have are “420-friendly,” try putting it in your bio to let your friends know!
    • “Life is a game—play to win. Always 420-friendly.”
    • “Welcome to the Cozy Games server! Please use the 420-friendly chat for any marijuana-related discussions.”
    • Make sure that the site you’re posting on allows it first. The live-streaming service Twitch, for example, doesn’t allow usernames that reference marijuana. [7]
  3. If you have an apartment or house that you’re renting to another person on a site like Craigslist or Airbnb, you can put this phrase in the description of your listing to let potential renters know they’re allowed to smoke or consume marijuana. [8]
    • “Relax and unwind in this comfortable one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Austin. High-speed wifi, free parking, 420-friendly.”
    • “This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage is the perfect place to stay during your visit. Includes hiking trails, a fully stocked kitchen, and a 420-friendly room.”
    • Airbnb allows adults to consume cannabis in places where it’s legal. [9] If you’re posting on another site, check their policies to make sure they allow drug references.
      • If you’re planning to rent a “420-friendly” apartment or Airbnb, double-check to see if they allow all kinds of cannabis.
      • Some places might be ok with edibles and won’t allow smoking, for example.
  4. Some travel websites might say they’re “420-friendly” to let travelers know that they can smoke or consume cannabis without breaking the law. When you’re booking your next trip, ask your travel agent or check the local laws to make sure the area you’re staying in is “420-friendly.”
    • You: “Is Illinois 420-friendly or is marijuana still illegal there?”
      Agent: “Yes, Illinois legalized marijuana in 2020. I’ll ask your hotel to see if they’re 420-friendly, too.” [10]
    • You: “Is Spain 420-friendly? I was thinking about going there for spring break.”
      Agent: “No, it’s still illegal to sell or import marijuana in Spain.” [11]
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How do you respond when someone asks if you’re “420-friendly”?

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  1. Whether you consume cannabis or you’re 420-free, use this opportunity to tell the other person what you’re into. If you do use cannabis, you can also tell them what form you like—whether you prefer edibles, vape pens, blunts, pipes, or something else entirely!
    • Them: “We’re going to go smoke, are you 420-friendly?”
      You: “Yep, but I prefer edibles, so I’ll just come to hang out.”
    • Them: “Hey Tina, are you 420-friendly?”
      You: “Nope, I don’t use marijuana. Do you?”
    • Them: “Is your house 420-friendly?”
      You: “Yes, I am! But if you like smoking, please do it outside.”
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What does “710-friendly” mean?

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  1. “710-friendly” is a more specific term for the phrase “420-friendly.” Instead of talking about cannabis in general, “710-friendly” is just used to reference smoking concentrated marijuana wax, oil, or distillates. [12]
    • You might see this phrase on social media to let others know that this person prefers using cannabis concentrates over other forms.
    • Most people think that the number “710” is used because it looks like the word “oil” upside-down.
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      • Cannabis and products containing THC are illegal under United States federal law. [13] Check to make sure marijuana is legal in your country or state before listing yourself or your property as “420-friendly.”
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      1. ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/20/420-friendly-mean-7484261/
      2. ↑ https://www.history.com/news/the-hazy-history-of-420
      3. ↑ https://time.com/4292844/420-april-20-marijuana-pot-holiday-history/
      4. ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=420%20friendly
      5. ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/20/420-friendly-mean-7484261/
      6. ↑ https://policies.tinder.com/community-guidelines/intl/en/
      7. ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/dariosabaghi/2022/02/15/twitch-includes-references-to-marijuana-under-new-username-policy/?sh=4d3f8148d2c3
      8. ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/20/420-friendly-mean-7484261/
      9. ↑ https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3064
      1. ↑ https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/cannabis-information-center/home/social-consumption.html
      2. ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahsinclair/2024/01/31/where-is-cannabis-legal-in-europe-a-guide-to-the-latest-policy-changes/?sh=58420bbd6453
      3. ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=710
      4. ↑ https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11204

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