Meaning & use

dope

adjective·Everyday

Excellent, impressive, or very good; used informally as slang.

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That new track from her album is absolutely dope, according to most reviewers.

Everyone agreed the skate park's new ramp was pretty dope.

A note on using this word

As slang, dope is casual and works best in informal speech, especially about music, style, or skill.

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2. noun

An illegal or narcotic drug, especially marijuana, or information given confidentially.

Police found a small amount of dope hidden in the glove compartment.

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