dope
|dope|
B2
🇺🇸
/doʊp/
🇬🇧
/dəʊp/
drug or cool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dope' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'doop,' where 'doop' meant 'sauce.'
Historical Evolution
'doop' changed from the Dutch word 'doop' and eventually became the modern English word 'dope.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sauce,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to drugs and slang for 'cool.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a drug taken illegally for recreational purposes, especially marijuana or heroin.
He was caught with a bag of dope.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to administer drugs to someone or something.
The horse was doped before the race.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 04:15