dope

Definition

  • noun: an illegal drug (such as marijuana or heroin)
  • noun: a thick liquid or pasty preparation
  • verb: to give a drug to (a person or animal) especially to cause unconsciousness
  • verb: to treat or affect with dope
  • often used as '(be) doped'
  • synonyms: drug, fool

Examples

  • The magazine claims to have 'the inside dope' [=information known only by those involved] on her new romance.

  • What's 'the dope' [='skinny, scoop'] on the new guy? [=what do you know about him?]

  • She began to feel sleepy and suspected that her drink had 'been doped'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Have a nice day. Hmph. Come on. - I can't believe you pulled it off. - Huh? You're such a dope. I was really worried. Now keep on your toes. And if you need anything, ask me, okay? - Okay. - Hmm? What's wrong? (..)
    2001 Spirited Away
  • (..) Give me that! Come on, little girl. You better follow me. - Can't you even manage a-a "yes, ma'am" or a "thank you"? - Yes, ma'am. What a dope. Hurry up. Yes, ma'am. Uh, you don't need your shoes or your socks. - Just leave 'em. - Yes, ma'am. (..)
    2001 Spirited Away