dope up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To use or abuse narcotics.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To administer narcotics to (someone).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “dope up” mean?
To use or abuse narcotics.
Is “dope up” formal or informal?
dope up is generally slang.
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