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dope

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1dope

noun \ˈdōp\

Definition of DOPE

1
a : a thick liquid or pasty preparation b : a preparation for giving a desired quality to a substance or surface
2
: absorbent or adsorbent material used in various manufacturing processes (as the making of dynamite)
3
a (1) : an illicit, habit-forming, or narcotic drug; especially : marijuana (2) : a preparation given to a racehorse to help or hinder its performance b chiefly Southern : a cola drink c : a stupid person
4
: information especially from a reliable source <the inside dope>

Examples of DOPE

  1. They were caught smoking dope.
  2. What a dope he is.

Origin of DOPE

Dutch doop sauce, from dopen to dip; akin to Old English dyppan to dip
First Known Use: 1786

Related to DOPE

Other Drug/Tobacco Terms

controlled, flake, herb, key, sodden

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