dope 1 of 2

noun

ˈdōp How to pronounce dope (audio)
Definition of dopenext
1
as in idiot
a stupid person that dope thought he could swim across the Colorado River at night

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2
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public the stool pigeon gave us the dope on the deal taking place that night at the warehouse

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dope

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adjective

slang
as in awesome
of the very best kind dude, there are some really dope rhymes on that rap album

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Recent Examples of dope
Noun
An album inspired by American Gangster, Ridley Scott’s biopic of legendary Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, gave Jay-Z a chance to step away from the superstar bombast of Kingdom Come and go back to Reasonable Doubt-style dope game tales. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026 And just getting to know everybody, the coaching staff, getting to know Jeff and the ownership has been really dope for me. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Adjective
What was so dope about diving into the blues was hearing their stories. — Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026 Hitting any shot to win any game in the final seconds is dope. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dope
  1. moron
  2. scoop
  3. awesome
  4. stupid
  5. tip
  6. excellent
  7. dummy
  8. rumor
Noun
  • God help us all if some idiot, some moron, ever put you in charge.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
  • Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Definition of moron
Noun
  • Transfer to a serving dish, cut into slices, and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This is significantly more than the tiny scoop found in many standard retail brands.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of scoop
Adjective
  • Like genuinely one of the most awesome episodes in the Game of Thrones universe.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Justin Gonzales, the club’s top power prospect, is having an awesome stretch for the Drive.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of awesome
Noun
  • My dad has always said the lottery is a tax on the stupid.
    — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Problem is, even people who know baseball don’t know baseball, which makes betting on baseball stupid.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of stupid
Noun
  • Anyone who can provide a tip in connection with Standish is urged to call 651-438-8477 or fill out a form on the sheriff's office website.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Book the signature ritual at the spa for 110 minutes of deeply restorative me time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip
Adjective
  • Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Scientists reported this week on the radiation-shielding vest worn around the moon by a female test dummy in 2022.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Most uncomfortable—not even a crash-test dummy would have enjoyed it.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of dummy
Noun
  • Celebrity divorce rumors are inevitable, especially for high-profile couples like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the days after Ocasio-Cortez began documenting her egg-freezing, rumors swirled around her relationship status.
    — Anna Russell, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rumor

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