What Does “420-Friendly” Mean & How Do You Use It? (2024)

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Last Updated: April 6, 2024Fact Checked

Meaning of “420-Friendly”

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1. It means that people who smoke or consume marijuana are welcome. 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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1. “420” came from a code used by high school students in the 1970s. 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]

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   • 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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   Put “420-friendly” in your dating bio to show matches your preferences. 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.
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   Add “420-friendly” to your gaming bio so others know you smoke. 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]
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   Post “420-friendly” on a listing service so tenants can enjoy cannabis. 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.
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   Ask your travel agent if the area you’re vacationing in is “420-friendly”. 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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1. Tell them whether or not you smoke or consume cannabis products. 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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1. It means that people who smoke cannabis wax or oil are welcome. “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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