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   Dope

   /dōp/

   

   noun

   • 1. a drug taken illegally for recreational purposes, especially marijuana or heroin: informal "my dad caught me smoking dope" Similar drugsnarcoticsaddictive drugsrecreational drugsillegal drugscannabisheroin
   • ▪ a drug given to a racehorse or greyhound to enhance or inhibit its performance.
   • ▪ a drug taken by an athlete to improve performance: "he failed a dope test"
   • 2. a stupid person: informal "though he wasn't an intellectual giant, he was no dope either" Similar foolidiothalfwitnincompoopblockheadbuffoonduncedoltignoramuscretinimbeciledullardmoronsimpletonclodinformal:ninnychumpdimwitnitwitgoondumbodummydum-dumdumbbellloonjackassboneheadfatheadnumbskulldunderheadchuckleheadknuckleheadmuttonheadpudding-headthickheadwooden-headairheadpinheadlamebrainpeabrainbirdbrainzombiejerknerddipstickdonkeynoodlenitnumptytwitclotassgoatplonkerberkpratpillockwallygitwazzockdivvynerktwerpcharliemugmuppetnyaffballoonsumphgowkgobdawschmuckbozobooblamerturkeyschlepperchowderheaddumbheaddumbassgoofballgoofgoofusgalootdorklummoxklutzputzschlemielsapmeatballginkcluckclunkding-dongdingbatwienerweenydipsimpspudcootpalookapoopsquareheadyo-yodingleberrywing nutdrongodillalecgalahnongboganpoonboofheadmomparavulgar slang:knobheadasshatarchaic:tomfoolnoddyclodpoleloggerheadspoonymooncalf
   • 3. information about a subject, especially if not generally known: informal "our reviewer will give you the dope on hot spots around the town" Similar informationdetailsparticularsfactsfiguresstatisticsdataknowledgeintelligenceinstructionadviceguidancedirectioncounselenlightenmentnewsnoticewordmaterialdocumentationdocumentsinformal:infothe lowdownthe inside storythe latestbumfdeetsgen
   • 4. a varnish applied to the fabric surface of model aircraft to strengthen them and keep them airtight.
   • ▪ a thick liquid used as a lubricant.

   verb

   • 1. administer drugs to (a racehorse, greyhound, or athlete) in order to enhance or inhibit sporting performance: "the horse was doped before the race" Similar drugadminister drugs/opiates/narcotics totamper withinterfere withdisablestupefysedatebefuddleinebriateintoxicatenarcotizeincapacitateweakenknock outanesthetizegive an anesthetic tomake/render unconsciousinformal:nobble
   • ▪ be heavily under the influence of drugs, typically illegal ones: informal "he was so doped up that he can't remember a thing"
   • ▪ treat (food or drink) with drugs: "maybe they had doped her water" Similar add drugs totamper withadulteratecontaminateinformal:lacespikeslip a Mickey Finn intodoctorcut
   • ▪ regularly take illegal drugs. informal, dated
   • 2. smear or cover with varnish or other thick liquid: "she doped the surface with photographic emulsion"
   • 3. add an impurity to (a semiconductor) to produce a desired electrical characteristic.

   adjective

   • 1. very good: informal "that suit is dope!"

   Word Origin early 19th century (in the sense ‘thick liquid’): from Dutch doop ‘sauce’, from doopen ‘to dip, mix’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. doper noun

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   The meaning of DOPE is a stupid person. How to use dope in a sentence. a stupid person; an illicit drug (such as heroin or cocaine) used for its intoxicating or euphoric effects; especially : marijuana…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDOPE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DOPE definition: 1. marijuana, or, more generally, any type of illegal drug: 2. a silly person: 3. information…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › e › slangdope Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.com

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   Sep 11, 2018 · What does dope mean? As far as words go, dope is a pretty dope word because it can mean many, many things. A dope can be a fool, a slang term for “excellent,” or refer to drugs like marijuana. Doping is using performance-enhancing drugs in sports.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDOPE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DOPE meaning: 1. marijuana, or, more generally, any type of illegal drug: 2. a silly person: 3. information…. Learn more.

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   Dope definition: any thick liquid or pasty preparation, as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.. See examples of DOPE used in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDOPE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   DOPE meaning: 1. an illegal drug taken for pleasure, especially cannabis (= drug that you smoke) 2. a stupid or…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDOPE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Dope or a dope is a substance which is added to improve the properties of something. Dopes, such as ethyl nitrate, are known to have a smoothing effect upon the combustion of some fuels. The ignition quality of compression ignition engine fuels may be improved by the addition of dopes.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dopeDope - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. give a narcotic to. synonyms: dope up. see more. verb. take drugs to improve one's athletic performance. see more. noun. an ignorant or foolish person.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › dopedope - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 30, 2024 · dope ( countable and uncountable, plural dopes) ( uncountable) Any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface . ( uncountable) An absorbent material used to hold a liquid.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdope noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of dope noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.