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dope

1 of 3noun
/doʊp/
Forms:dopes
1

a psychoactive drug made from the Cannabis plant, typically smoked or ingested for its intoxicating effects

  • They got caught trying to sell dope behind the bar.
  • He said he doesn't mess with dope anymore after rehab.
  • That alley's known as a spot where people score dope.
  • She used to smoke dope, but now she sticks to alcohol.
  • The cop found dope hidden in the glove compartment.
2

a soft drink flavored with kola nut extract

  • He ordered a glass of dope with his lunch.
  • The café offered dope alongside coffee and tea.
  • She preferred dope over other carbonated drinks.
  • The recipe called for chilled dope as a mixer.
  • Dope is sometimes served with ice and lemon.
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3

a foolish or stupid person

  • He felt like a dope after forgetting his own birthday.
  • Don't be a dope, you’re supposed to wear gloves in the cold!
  • She called him a dope for thinking the train was free.
  • The dope spilled coffee all over his computer and couldn’t stop laughing about it.
  • He acted like such a dope when he tried to start his car without turning the key.
4

confidential or privileged information

  • The journalist got the dope on the upcoming merger.
  • Can you give me the dope on who's leading the project?
  • He shared the dope about the company's secret plan.
  • The police had the dope on the suspect's movements.
  • She provided the dope on the schedule changes.