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Dope
01
a psychoactive drug made from the Cannabis plant, typically smoked or ingested for its intoxicating effects
Slang
Examples
They got caught trying to sell dope behind the bar.
He said he does n't mess with dope anymore after rehab.
02
a soft drink flavored with kola nut extract
Examples
He ordered a glass of dope with his lunch.
The café offered dope alongside coffee and tea.
03
a person who acts foolishly or lacks intelligence, often used informally or humorously
Examples
He felt like a dope after forgetting his own birthday.
Do n't be a dope, you ’re supposed to wear gloves in the cold!
04
confidential or privileged information
SlangExamples
The journalist got the dope on the upcoming merger.
Can you give me the dope on who's leading the project?
to dope
01
to take drugs or substances intended to enhance athletic performance
Examples
The cyclist was banned for attempting to dope before the race.
Athletes who dope risk suspension and reputational damage.
02
to administer a narcotic or other drug to a person or animal
Examples
The trainer illegally doped the horse before the race.
He was caught attempting to dope the patient with sedatives.
03
to introduce impurities or foreign substances into a semiconductor to alter its electrical properties
Examples
Engineers doped the silicon wafer to improve conductivity.
The technician carefully doped the material with boron atoms.
