Dope ( noun , verb , adjective )

(As a noun)

Dope ( noun )

1. A drug, especially a narcotic drug.
2. An illegal or controlled substance.
3. A stupid or foolish person.

Origin:

Late 19th century: origin uncertain; perhaps from dutch doop "sauce".

Examples:

1. He was caught with dope in his car and was arrested.
2. The government intensified its crackdown on the sale and use of dope.
3. He was known to be a dope in the neighborhood.
4. She couldn't believe he would fall for such a dopey idea.
5. He was always getting into trouble because of his dope habits.

(As a verb)

Dope ( verb )

1. A drug, especially a narcotic drug.
2. An illegal or controlled substance.
3. A stupid or foolish person.

Origin:

Late 19th century: origin uncertain; perhaps from dutch doop "sauce".

Examples:

1. He was caught with dope in his car and was arrested.
2. The government intensified its crackdown on the sale and use of dope.
3. He was known to be a dope in the neighborhood.
4. She couldn't believe he would fall for such a dopey idea.
5. He was always getting into trouble because of his dope habits.

(As an adjective)

Dope ( adjective )

1. A drug, especially a narcotic drug.
2. An illegal or controlled substance.
3. A stupid or foolish person.

Origin:

Late 19th century: origin uncertain; perhaps from dutch doop "sauce".

Examples:

1. He was caught with dope in his car and was arrested.
2. The government intensified its crackdown on the sale and use of dope.
3. He was known to be a dope in the neighborhood.
4. She couldn't believe he would fall for such a dopey idea.
5. He was always getting into trouble because of his dope habits.