dope

Meanings

• Noun

  Illegal drugs or substances that give a euphoric and pleasurable effect.

  - "He was caught selling dope on the corner."
  - "The addict's life revolved around getting his next fix of dope."

• Adjective

  Something that is impressive, exciting, or excellent.

  - "That new movie is some real dope."
  - "The band's latest album is dope."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dope
rope , scope , sope , hope

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. dope () : Stupid or unintelligent
   

2. dope () : To apply a substance to
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dope that leads to same result
dope , dopes , doped , doping , dope out , doped out , dopes out , doping out , dope up , doped up , dopes up , doping up , fly dope , fly dopes , the dope , the inside dope , the straight dope

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from the West African language, 'dabo' meaning 'give,' later evolving into 'dope' in English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dope' was first used in the United States in the late 1800s to refer to illegal drugs.

2. In the 1950s, 'dope' was also used to describe someone who was ignorant or uninformed.

3. In 1968, the term 'dope' was used in the counterculture film 'Easy Rider' to describe both drugs and the freedom-seeking hippie lifestyle.

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Related Concepts

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1. Drug Culture: A subculture centered around the use and distribution of drugs, including dope.

2. Addiction: A chronic condition characterized by compulsive substance use, including dope.

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Culture

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In popular culture, dope has been extensively used in music, particularly in hip-hop, to describe both illegal substances and something impressive or excellent. It has also been depicted in literature and art, often highlighting the contrasting consequences of drug use and the allure of its pleasurable effects.

How to Memorize "dope"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small bag containing a powdery substance, like the image of illegal drugs.
   - Visualize the feeling of euphoria and pleasure when using the term 'dope' to describe something impressive or excellent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'dope' with euphoria, excitement, and impressiveness.
   - Link the term to illegal drugs for its other meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Drugs are a Dangerous and Ominous Pathway' to remember the negative connotations of dope.
   - For the positive connotation, use 'Dazzling, Outstanding, Phenomenal, Exciting' as a mnemonic to remember the positive uses of dope.

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