BLEM

What Does BLEM Mean in a Text?

Terms Used by Drug Dealers and Users

We have over 200 terms in our glossary of drug-related terms. Some of these terms are meant to be amusing, some are meant to be descriptive, and some are meant to be "cool." They all have one thing in common though: they all mask the true nature of the texts they feature in. Here is the one you care about:

BLEM means to be "High on Cannabis."

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The word BLEM is thought to be derived from the Jamaican patois language. BLEM is also a song title from Canadian R&B artist Drake's "More Life" album, which is about attempts to convince a woman not to keep going back to her ex-partner. It contains the following lyrics:

• I need you to stop runnin' back to your ex, he's a wasteman.
• I wanna know, how come we can never splash and stay friends?
• I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel.

Of note, in the Greater London area, the word BLEM is often used as an alternative word for cigarettes.

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When I write BLEM, I mean this:

BLEM means to be high on cannabis

Summary of Key Points

"High on Cannabis" is, by far, the most common meaning for BLEM when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

BLEM
Definition:	High on Cannabis
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of BLEM in Sentences

Here are examples of BLEM in conversations:

• Jez: Dude, you look well wasted.
• Shaun: I am so BLEM right now.

• Kelly: Friday night and it's party time!
• Lauren: BLEM time, baby!

An Academic Look at BLEM

BLEM is typically used as an adjective (i.e., a describing word).

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "stoned" or "high" instead of BLEM.

Example of BLEM Used in a Text

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