Entry Word: dope

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 information not generally available to the public <he gave us the dope on the deal taking place that night at the warehouse>

Synonyms lowdown, scoop, tip

Related Words dirt, gossip, rumor, story; hint, pointer; information, intelligence, news, tidings, word

2 a stupid person <that dope thought he could swim across the Colorado River at night> — see idiot