Meaning & use
terp
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Informal short form of 'terpene,' an aromatic compound found in cannabis and other plants that contributes to scent and flavor.
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Connoisseurs debated which strain had the strongest terp profile.
The dispensary listed the terp content alongside THC levels on the label.
A note on using this word
The cannabis-culture sense has grown rapidly with the legal cannabis industry; military slang has long used the same clipped word for an interpreter.
Words with a similar meaning
terpene
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Military slang for an interpreter.
The unit relied on a local terp to communicate with villagers.
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