This informal insult refers to someone considered foolish, slow, or easily confused.
I felt like a dope after making that mistake.
Do not call him a dope just because he is inexperienced.
This informal meaning refers to current, secret, or useful information about a subject.
Give me the latest dope on the project.
The reporter had inside dope about the negotiations.
This meaning refers to prohibited substances used to increase strength, endurance, or sporting performance.
The athlete tested positive for dope.
Officials searched for evidence of dope use.
This meaning refers to administering drugs to alter behavior, consciousness, or athletic performance.
Someone had doped the racehorse.
The athletes were accused of doping themselves.
This modern slang meaning describes something considered highly impressive, attractive, or enjoyable.
That new song is dope.
She wore a dope jacket to the concert.
