pétard
What does pétard mean? pétard is a French mild that translates to “joint, blunt (cannabis); also: butt, ass” in English.
Literal Translation
firecracker / joint (slang)
Meaning & Usage
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"joint, blunt (cannabis); also: butt, ass"
A word with two very different slang meanings. As drug slang, it means a joint (cannabis cigarette) — from the idea of something that smokes and crackles. As body slang, it means 'butt' or 'ass' — 'elle a un sacré pétard' (she has a hell of an ass). The double meaning creates endless opportunities for confusion.
Examples in the Wild
'Il fume un pétard' — he's smoking a joint. 'Quel pétard!' — what a butt! (admiring). Both uses are common, context makes meaning clear.