Potiterally

Potiterally is a colloquial neologism formed by blending the words pot and literally. It is used mainly in online discourse to function as an intensifier or qualifier, indicating that a statement is closely tied to cannabis culture or is being spoken in an exaggerated, tongue-in-cheek literal sense.

Etymology and spread: The term derives from pot (slang for cannabis) and literally. It emerged in informal digital communication, particularly within meme culture and social media in the 2010s and 2020s, and has circulated in user-generated glossaries and informal discussions rather than in scholarly or formal writing.

Usage and nuance: Potiterally can be used as an adverb or attributive modifier. Examples include phrases such as “That strain is potiterally mind-blowing,” or “This recipe is potiterally infused with cannabis oil.” The word often signals playfulness or irony and may be employed to emphasize a connection to cannabis topics or to hyperbolize a statement. Because it hinges on the contested use of “literally,” its reception can vary, with some readers seeing it as clever wordplay and others as overused or confusing.

Reception and status: Potiterally is considered niche internet slang rather than a standard term in formal lexicons. It appears in informal glossaries and discussions related to cannabis culture and meme language, reflecting how online communities generate and circulate new expressions. Its long-term staying power remains uncertain and is likely to be limited to specific subcultures or platforms.

See also: slang, neologisms, portmanteau words, cannabis culture terms.