dope Definition and Meaning in English (dope definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Dope definition: Used informally to describe something that is excellent, impressive, or very good.

Definitions of Dope

  1. 1adjective(slang)

    Used informally to describe something that is excellent, impressive, or very good.

  2. 2noun(slang)

    An illegal substance, such as cannabis or heroin, used for its psychoactive effects.

  3. 3verb(informal)

    To give a drug to a person or animal, often secretly or to affect their performance.

Example Sentences

casual

“That new song is really dope, I can't stop listening to it.”

formal

“The athlete was disqualified for using performance-enhancing dope.”

general

“Someone tried to dope the racehorse before the competition.”

Inflected Word Forms

past participledoped
gerunddoping
agent noundoper

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

What's the dope?expression

An informal question asking for information or news.

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