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dope

dope

 
pronunciation:
dop
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: any of various thick liquids or pastes used in construction or manufacturing to lubricate parts, absorb liquid, or the like.
synonyms:
glop, gook, paste
similar words:
glue, goo, grease, lubricant, rubber cement
definition 2: any of various products resembling varnish, used to waterproof and reinforce fabric or paper, as on balloons or model airplane wings.
synonyms:
varnish
similar words:
lacquer, polyurethane, shellac
definition 3: (informal) a narcotic or addictive drug or preparation, esp. one used illegally.
He made his living selling dope until he was arrested.
synonyms:
drug, narcotic, opiate
similar words:
heroin, psychedelic
definition 4: (informal) marijuana; cannabis.
A lot of people were smoking dope at the party.
synonyms:
grass, pot, weed
definition 5: (informal) a dull-witted person; dolt.
I can't believe I was such a dope as to drive all that way with the emergency brake on!
synonyms:
blockhead, chump, clod, dolt, dullard, lummox, oaf
similar words:
ass, dummy, dunce, simpleton
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: dopes, doping, doped
definition 1: to apply dope to or put dope into.
synonyms:
grease, lubricate, smear
similar words:
coat, layer, paste, slather, spread
definition 2: (informal) to apply or administer drugs or narcotics to, sometimes illegally (often fol. by "up").
They doped the dogs so that they could keep them quiet while they broke into the mansion.Don't worry! When they dope you up at the hospital, you won't feel a thing.
synonyms:
drug
similar words:
poison, stupefy
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derivation: doper (n.)