It feels like every other day, a fresh slang term pops up in the cannabis lexicon, and today, we’re looking at an entry that’s all over TikTok and Reddit – Yart! Spoiler alert: it has everything to do with the humble vape cart (and how challenging it is to talk about cannabis on social media).
Yart is a slang term and a play on words referring to vape carts, or cartridges. The slang simply swaps the “c” in carts for a “y,” giving us yart. So, if you hear someone mention a yart within the context of cannabis, they’re most likely talking about vape carts.
Carts are small cartridges prefilled with cannabis concentrate. They work with vape pens and other vaping devices that heat the concentrate and turn it into vapor you inhale. The effects of vaping typically vary depending on the contents of the cart. For instance, a cart with significant quantities of THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids can get you high, while one made with non-intoxicating cannabinoids may produce milder, more subtle effects.
“Yart” first showed up on Urban Dictionary in 2018, which means people were probably using the slang for at least a year before that.
Supposedly, the slang originated in central New Jersey, where teens used it as a coded way to talk about THC carts without tipping off parents or authorities. From its humble beginnings on the East Coast, the slang has recently blown up on social media, especially TikTok.
It took off when creators started using “yart” instead of “cart” after content moderation began flagging certain vape-related words. Gen Z quickly picked it up, and before long, “yart” was everywhere in videos and comments.
You can use yart in real-life conversations, but it’s most common online. Swapping “cart” for “yart” lets people talk about vaping on social media and forums without worrying about getting flagged or banned. That’s because many platforms monitor or restrict posts that mention vaping or cannabis products directly. Using slang like yart keeps conversations under the radar of moderators.
Here are some examples of how people use yart in online and offline conversations:
Anyone can say yart, but it seems to be more common among Gen Z and younger cannabis enthusiasts, especially those actively on social media. Gen Z has really embraced it because it’s short, punchy, and fits perfectly into TikTok captions, Twitter threads, and Instagram comments.
It’s also popular in online forums, group chats, and among friend circles where people want to talk about vaping discreetly. Basically, if someone is talking about carts without calling them carts, there’s a good chance they’re saying yart.
The slang has even spread beyond just cannabis enthusiasts. Some people use it jokingly in memes or casual conversation, often just to sound “in the know” or to play with language in a fun way.
A yart is a vape cart, so its price depends on the brand, potency, and type of concentrate inside. You can find inexpensive ones going for as little as $10 or even cheaper if you buy in bulk. Higher-end carts cost more, reaching $100 in some cases. However, keep in mind that the cheapest carts are usually lower quality and may not give the best vaping experience.
Yarts (carts) come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. The most common design is small, slim, and cylindrical, usually with a clear glass or plastic case so you can see the concentrate inside. You could say it looks like a short and thick pen.
More premium designs might feature colored or frosted glass, metal accents, or unique shapes that make them stand out.
For example, Vessel offers clam phone-shaped carts, while Juul has carts that look like flash drives.
If you’ve ever used a cart, you know how to use a yart. Some yarts require pushing a button to heat the concentrate and produce vapor you can inhale. Others are draw-activated, meaning the heating element turns on automatically when you take a pull. To take a pull, place your lips on the mouthpiece and inhale slowly, drawing the vapor down into your lungs.
WARNING: Don’t hold your hit in for long, as this won’t get you higher and could be potentially harmful.
Yart might have made it into Urban Dictionary in 2018, but it didn’t become mainstream popular until recently. A lot of that newfound popularity is thanks to TikTok creators slipping it into their videos and captions, turning the slang into a viral trend.
Now, you can find the slang circulating across Instagram, Twitter (X), Reddit, and other social platforms, showing up in memes, group chats, and even casual conversations among younger cannabis users.
Now that you know what yart is, let’s look at other cannabis slang with similar or related meanings.
Yart isn’t a drug, but a slang term for a vape cart. You can get a vape cart that contains full-spectrum cannabis concentrate, THC-only oil, or a mix of other cannabinoids. The effects you’ll experience depend on the content of the cart.
A yart vape is the same as a vape cart. It’s a battery-powered device that heats cannabis concentrate to generate vapors that you can inhale. The most common type of yart is the THC vape, which can cause intoxicating effects that get you high.
A yart can get clogged when thick concentrate cools, hardens, and blocks airflow. You can unclog it by taking a few slow, gentle pulls to warm the oil and loosen the blockage. If that doesn’t work, try clearing the mouthpiece with a toothpick or paperclip, but be careful not to damage the cart.
The safety of a yart depends on what’s inside the cartridge. High-quality carts made with tested concentrate from licensed producers are generally safer than unregulated or counterfeit products. On the other hand, carts made with unknown ingredients, additives, or cutting agents carry higher risks.
You don’t smoke a yart. You vape it. Depending on the device, you either press a button to heat the concentrate or simply inhale if it’s draw-activated. The concentrate heats up just enough to turn into vapor, which you inhale through the mouthpiece and into your lungs.
You’ll find cheaper yarts (carts) starting around $10 or less if you buy in bulk, while higher-end or branded options can cost $100 or more. Quality, potency, and brand reputation typically influence the cost, with cheaper carts often being lower quality. Pricier ones usually have premium oil and better hardware.
A yart face is slang for the tired, spaced-out look someone might get after hitting a vape cart a little too much. The face might have dehydrated, wrinkled skin and deep eye bags.
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