I tried to google that up last 40min and i think best answer is this..

After doing a bit of research, it became evident to me that this is one of those words that has an unclear origin, even to etymologists!

Between 1950-55, the word "stoned" (as in literally stoned with rocks) started to be used in the context of "intoxicated" - as the battered and worn appearance/demeanour of someone who is stoned was apparently likened to the behaviour of someone who had physically been stoned!

The word "stoned" originates between 1475-85, literally meaning "pelted with stones".


Other less verified theories include:

- That it derives from the name of a 19th century alcoholic drink called "stone fence", which was a mixture of brandy and ale, which had intoxicating effects

- That it derives from the static nature of someone who is stoned (doing nothing like a stone)


At the end of the day - the word "stoned" does seem to relate to the word "stone" (i.e.