Dope
Dope has 2 meanings
- 1.Illegal drugs
- 2.Cool
Cool
Dope describes something as exceptionally cool, awesome, or impressive. Particularly popular in urban environments and among hip-hop communities, "dope" often highlights trendy possessions or experiences, such as sleek cars, fashionable clothing, or incredible music.
This term's roots trace back to African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the 1980s, where it quickly gained traction. Over time, dope transcended its original circles, becoming a staple in mainstream lingo for high-quality, desirable things, including admiring a friend's new kicks or raving about a thrilling concert.
Example
did you see olivia's new jacket?
yeah, it's dope!
That's dope
Related Slang
| Sick | Awesome |
| Wicked | Very cool |
| ill | Cool |
| kewl | Cool |
| Tope | Tight and dope |
| Awesomesauce | Super awesome |
| Beast | An awesome person |
| Tight | Awesome |
| Boss | Awesome person |
| Gas | Great |
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Dope means drugs. It often refers to illegal drugs, more specifically, heroin or marijuana.
Dope can also be used as a verb in regards to the administering of drugs to the competitor, such as an athlete or racehorse, in a sports competition. It is also the title of the 2015 movie where a geek in Los Angeles acquires drugs from gangsters and must find a way out of the predicament.