Tope

/toʊp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small Buddhist or Jain memorial or mound, often containing relics.

The ancient tope stood majestically on the hill, a place of pilgrimage for many.

A conical structure or mound, especially one that serves as a burial site.

Archaeologists uncovered several topes that dated back to the early centuries of the civilization.

verb

To drink alcoholic beverages excessively; to tipple.

He was known to tope during the holidays, enjoying every party to its fullest.

To cause to topple or fall.

The sudden wind gust sent the stack of books tope over, scattering them across the floor.

From Hindi 'top' or 'tupa', meaning a heap or mound.

topes of the Himalayas

Refers to the burial mounds or stupas found in the Himalayan region.

stupa

A dome-shaped structure erected as a Buddhist shrine.

hill

A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.

To drink excessively.

After a long week, they decided to tope it up at the bar.

To party hard.

We are going to tope tonight at the club!