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   Is dope a slang word?

   • As far as words go, dope is a pretty dope word because it can mean many, many things. A dope can be a fool, a slang term for “excellent,” or refer to drugs like marijuana. Doping is using performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Where does dope come from?

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   What does Dope mean in rap?

   • Dope is a rather new slang word that is used to define someone or something excellent, great, impressive. OED says that it is originally in African-American usage and chiefly among rap musicians and enthusiasts. However, you can hear it outside the rap realm nowadays. OED 's first citation is from 1981: Yo, man, them boys is dope...

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   Why is dope slang important?

   • While dope slang is an essential component of cultural expression, it also has societal implications. Slang often reflects attitudes towards drug use and can act as a bridge for conversations about serious issues, like addiction and mental health.

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   What does it is great Dope mean?

   • That interpretation of the word would lead make "It is great dope" equivalent to "It is great something excellent." To the contrary, dope seems to be functioning in the cited sentence as a synonym for "information" or "entertainment." The word great, not the word dope, is responsible for the sense of "excellent [or] enjoyable" in the quotation.

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   Where did the word dope come from?

   • Dope comes from the Dutch doop, meaning “thick sauce” and used for various types of gravy in English in the early 1800s. By the 1850s, dope was a mild insult for a “stupid person” … even Disney’s 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarves featured Dopey. You know what else is thick and sticky? Opium, referred to as dope by the 1880s.

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   Is “dope” a bad word?

   • No, “dope” is not a bad word or vulgar word. It can be used to describe something as cool or awesome, such as a car or clothing item. However, it is important to note that “dope” can also refer to drugs, specifically heroin or marijuana. In some contexts, it may be used to describe the administering of drugs to athletes in sports competitions.

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   Sep 11, 2018 · What does dope mean? As far as words go, dope is a pretty dope word because it can mean many, many things. A dope can be a fool, a slang term for “excellent,” or refer to drugs like marijuana. Doping is using performance-enhancing drugs in sports.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDOPE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to give a person or an animal drugs in order to make them perform better or worse in a competition: They were arrested for doping racehorses. to give a person or an animal a drug to make them want to sleep: dope someone/something up We always have to dope up our cat for long car journeys.

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   The meaning of DOPE is a stupid person. How to use dope in a sentence. a stupid person; an illicit drug (such as heroin or cocaine) used for its intoxicating or euphoric effects; especially : marijuana…

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   Sep 19, 2023 · What Does Dope Mean? The term dope is a popular slang term that is used to describe something as cool or awesome. It is commonly used by urban dwellers to refer to a material possession, such as a car or clothing item.

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   Jan 5, 2016 · Dope is a rather new slang word that is used to define someone or something excellent, great, impressive. OED says that it is originally in African-American usage and chiefly among rap musicians and enthusiasts. However, you can hear it outside the rap realm nowadays. OED 's first citation is from 1981: Yo, man, them boys is dope...

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   Aug 18, 2024 · What is Dope Slang? Dope slang primarily refers to the vernacular associated with drugs and street culture. However, it extends beyond simply referring to illicit substances. Many of the terms used in dope slang have transformed into expressions of community, identity, and resilience. Origins of Dope Slang

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDOPE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DOPE meaning: 1. marijuana, or, more generally, any type of illegal drug: 2. a silly person: 3. information…. Learn more.