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adjective

Definition of dopenext
slang
as in awesome
of the very best kind dude, there are some really dope rhymes on that rap album

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dope

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noun

ˈdōp How to pronounce dope (audio)
1
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public the stool pigeon gave us the dope on the deal taking place that night at the warehouse

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2
as in idiot
a stupid person that dope thought he could swim across the Colorado River at night

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Recent Examples of dope
Adjective
In retrospect, their wardrobe choices were also quite dope, too. — Eliot Glazer, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024 Those writers are dope, and that was not my intention at all. — EW.com, 14 Jan. 2024
Noun
Stuffed animals are dismembered with knives and cleaning spray ends up in coffee, all while Circuit City manager Michael plays the clueless dope. — Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 That’s too long for anyone, even a champion of rhetorical rope-a-dope, to go without gaffes—which was part of the point. — Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dope
  1. awesome
  2. scoop
  3. excellent
  4. tip
  5. great
  6. rumor
  7. stupid
  8. wonderful
Adjective
  • The awesome battery life will easily last you through a long day of heavy scrolling and video streaming.
    — Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
  • There’s an awesome Amazon deal on a space-saving outdoor grill with a legion of fans.
    — Clint Davis, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of awesome
Noun
  • After some sun and saltwater, head to Le Glacier de la Corniche near Prophet’s Beach for a scoop of yuzu sorbet.
    — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
  • From playing Crazy Eights with A$AP Rocky at Soho House to previewing new music in Pharrell’s multi-use studio and everything that was left on the cutting room floor, get the inside scoop right here!
    — Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of scoop
Adjective
  • Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • My search for these cases began with a tip about Mary’s death.
    — Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • While the league’s postseason tips off in full this weekend, the Hornets will only be spectators.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of tip
Adjective
  • Development and learning Playing with car seat toys is a great way for babies to learn.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • But at first, the seizures were a source of great anxiety for our whole family.
    — Grace Bastidas, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of great
Noun
  • Steiner's corroboration of this long-standing rumor has reignited the debate surrounding the true cause of Hogan's injury.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
  • There are also rumors of an upcoming GPT-4.1 model.
    — Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.
    — Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
  • An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.
    — Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.
    — Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.
    — Domenico Starnone, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
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