Entity: SPACE-COWBOY
Space Cowboy is a slang term used to refer to a stoner or pothead, someone who habitually smokes marijuana. It gained popularity in the 1960s and is associated with detached drug users. The term is also linked to the Steve Miller Band song 'The Joker.'
SPACE-COWBOY
Etymology
The term 'Space Cowboy' originated as 1960s slang for a pothead or habitual marijuana smoker. It is linked to the phrases 'space case' and 'space cadet,' referring to drug users who are detached from reality.
Definition
Space Cowboy is a slang term used to describe individuals who constantly smoke marijuana, often associated with a stoner or pothead lifestyle.
Historical Context
The term gained popularity in the 1960s and has since been used to characterize individuals who are detached from everyday life due to drug use.
Cultural Significance
'Space Cowboy' is also the title of a song by the Steve Miller Band from their 1969 album 'Brave New World.' The band's frontman, Steve Miller, is sometimes referred to as the 'Space Cowboy.'
Related Concepts
Other related terms include 'space case' and 'space cadet,' which also refer to individuals who are detached from reality due to drug use.
See Also
A slang term for a habitual marijuana smoker, often associated with being detached from everyday life.