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Meaning of the word dope in English

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dope

US /doʊp/
UK /doʊp/
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Noun

1.

an illegal drug, especially cannabis or heroin

Example:
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He was arrested for possession of dope.
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The police found a large quantity of dope in his apartment.
Synonym:
drugsnarcoticscontrabandillegal substances
2.

information, especially secret or confidential information

Example:
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He got the inside dope on the upcoming merger.
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What's the latest dope on the election results?
Synonym:
infointelligencedatafactsdetails
3.

(informal) a stupid person

Example:
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You absolute dope! You locked yourself out again.
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He's a bit of a dope when it comes to technology.
Synonym:
idiotfoolmoronduncenitwit

Adjective

1.

(informal) very good; excellent

Example:
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That new song is absolutely dope!
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His new car is pretty dope.
Synonym:
coolawesomegreatexcellentamazing

Verb

1.

to administer a drug to (a person or animal), especially in order to enhance or impair performance

Example:
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The athlete was accused of being doped before the race.
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They tried to dope the racehorse to slow it down.
Synonym:
drugmedicatesedatestimulate
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Related Word:
blood doping