dope

noun, adjective

Meaning

Informal slang for illegal drugs, especially cannabis; also slang for something excellent.

Examples

Older news reports sometimes use dope to mean illegal drugs.
In modern slang, dope can also mean excellent.

Synonyms: drugs, cannabis, excellent

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dope

noun, adjective

Definition

Informal slang for illegal drugs, especially cannabis; also slang for something excellent.

Examples

Older news reports sometimes use dope to mean illegal drugs.
In modern slang, dope can also mean excellent.
Context tells you whether dope means drugs or something impressive.

Synonyms of dope

Words with a similar meaning to dope:

drugs
cannabis
excellent

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