Dope

/doʊp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A drug taken for pleasure, often illegal.

He was caught with dope in his car.

Information or news.

I need the dope on the latest project updates.

A stupid or foolish person.

Don't be such a dope; think before you act.

verb

To administer drugs to someone.

They were accused of doping the athletes to enhance performance.

To make something more effective, especially by adding a substance.

They doped the fuel to improve its efficiency.

adjective

Excellent or cool; very good.

That new album is dope!

Originally from Dutch 'doop', meaning 'sauce' or 'dip'.

dope head

A person who regularly uses drugs.

dope fiend

Someone who is addicted to drugs.

stay off the dope

To refrain from using drugs.

dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward.

doping

The use of drugs to enhance performance, especially in sports.

dopey

Silly, foolish, or lazy.

Cool or excellent.

That new car is dope!

A person who is perceived as foolish.

Don't be a dope; think before you act.

An illegal substance, especially narcotics.

He was caught with a bag of dope.