Pronunciation: /doʊp/

Definitions of dope

noun a drug, typically illegal, taken for recreational purposes

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a dope on the street.

A2 She thought the new song was dope.

B1 The police found a stash of dope in his apartment.

B2 The movie had some dope special effects.

C1 The artist's latest album is considered dope by critics.

C2 The fashion designer's new collection is absolutely dope.

adjective excellent, outstanding, or cool

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a dope new jacket.

A2 The party was dope, everyone had a great time.

B1 The concert was dope, the band played all their hits.

B2 She has a dope sense of style, always looking fashionable.

C1 The film received rave reviews for its dope special effects.

C2 The artist's latest album is considered dope by music critics.

Examples of dope in a Sentence

formal The laboratory successfully synthesized a new type of dope for medical use.

informal That new song is so dope, I can't stop listening to it.

slang I got some dope sneakers at the mall yesterday.

figurative Her idea to start a charity was really dope, it's making a big impact in the community.

Grammatical Forms of dope

past tense

doped

plural

dopes

comparative

doper

superlative

dopest

present tense

dopes

future tense

will dope

perfect tense

have doped

continuous tense

is doping

singular

dope

positive degree

dope

infinitive

to dope

gerund

doping

participle

doping

Origin and Evolution of dope

First Known Use: 1886 year
Language of Origin: Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'dope' originated from the Dutch word 'doop', which means sauce or dip. It was used in the context of a thick liquid substance.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dope' evolved to refer to drugs or narcotics, particularly in the context of illegal substances. It also came to be used informally to describe something excellent or cool.