
A new term has become popular in Germany: Bubatz. It is closely associated with cannabis and is becoming increasingly important. The meaning of bubatz ranges from cannabis to a joint.
The term cannabis is becoming better known due to new laws. From April 2024, the cultivation of cannabis will be permitted in Germany. This brings terms like bubatz into youth culture and social media.
Bubatz is very popular among young people, especially in the hip-hop scene and on social media. You often hear “Let’s smoke a bubatz”. This shows how terms related to cannabis live in the language of young people.
What is bubatz
Bubatz is a new word for young people and stands for cannabis. It is becoming increasingly popular in the German language. It is particularly well known in youth culture and on social media.
Definition and modern usage
Young people often use bubatz to refer to cannabis. It’s not yet in dictionaries like the Duden. But it is widely used in the hip-hop scene and in songs.
- “Coffee black, without milk and sugar, SVD builds a big bubatz”
- “Long nights my brother, we kill in the parking lot, Bra, turn a bubatz!”
Cannabis legalization from April 2024
If cannabis becomes legal from April 2024, Bubatz could become even more popular. Politicians have different opinions on this.
- SPD, Greens, Left and FDP support legalization
- CDU/CSU and AfD are critical of legalization
Colloquial language and social media
Bubatz is very popular on social media. It could even be the word of the year. The variety can be seen in terms such as “babak” or “bobaz”.
Origin and linguistic development
The term “Bubatz” comes from German hip-hop culture. It originated in the lively rap scene in Germany. Today it is a popular term for cannabis.
Connection to hip-hop culture
Language is very important in the hip-hop scene. The term “bubatz” shows how creatively people speak in this scene. Rappers use it to talk about cannabis in a cool way.
International roots of the term
Although “bubatz” is a German word, it has international parallels. This shows the influence of hip-hop culture worldwide. German hip-hop slang is thus becoming more international.
Use in the rap scene
In the German rap scene, “Bubatz” is more than just a word. It is a cultural symbol. Many well-known rappers use it in their lyrics, which makes it even more popular. Today, “Bubatz” is an important part of youth language.