Main Entry:

¹dope

Pronunciation:

\ˈdōp\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Dutch doop sauce, from dopen to dip; akin to Old English dyppan to dip

Date:

1786

1 a: a thick liquid or pasty preparation b: a preparation for giving a desired quality to a substance or surface2: 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 bchiefly Southern : a cola drink c: a stupid person4: information especially from a reliable source <the inside dope>